MBLEx Course – Lesson 2 Quiz

What is the “tendency for a physiological system to maintain a constant, balanced state through a system of feedback mechanisms”?

With regard to homeostasis, what is the primary difference in positive feedback and negative feedback mechanisms?

What are used to describe the position or relative location of structures of the body?

The shoulder girdle is considered to be part of which division of the skeleton?

What muscle is shown in the image above?

Why do massage therapists need to understand common signs and symptoms of diseases?

Why is it not safe for someone with a fever to receive massage therapy?

Massage can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and cause the heart rate and blood pressure to decrease, and the digestive system function to increase. What type of effects are these?

A relaxing massage can reduce anxiety and muscle tension associated with overstimulation of the ________ nervous system.

Which of the following is NOT part of the intake process for a new massage client?

Which of the following is the most logical order for a client assessment?

What is the AMTA summary statement of the standards of conduct for ethical massage therapy called?

A massage therapist that performs treatments beyond his or her training and scope of practice is ________.

In order to prevent injury to the client or therapist, all massage equipment must be ________.

How should massage supplies such as essential oils and lotions be stored?