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MBLEx Practice Test 2025

Preparing for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)? You’re in the right place! Take our 20-question simulated practice test covering all 7 MBLEx content areas. Then, leverage our actionable study plan, exam-day tips, and downloadable resources to walk into test day with confidence.

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1) Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?

a) Vagus

b) Phrenic

c) Intercostal

d) Axillary

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2) Which technique reduces trigger point activity?

a) Effleurage

b) Tapotement

c) Ischemic compression

d) Vissage

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3) The latissimus dorsi inserts at the:

a) Greater tubercle

b) Intertubercular groove

c) Coracoid process

d) Acromion

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4) A client discloses depression during intake. The therapist should:

a) Offer counseling

b) Refer to a mental health professional

c) Adjust pressure only

d) Avoid discussing it

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5) The rotator cuff includes all EXCEPT:

a) Supraspinatus

b) Infraspinatus

c) Teres minor

d) Teres major

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6) Petrissage is best described as:

a) Gliding strokes

b) Kneading compression

c) Percussive tapping

d) Vibration

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7) Informed consent requires disclosure of:

a) The therapist’s credentials

b) Risks, benefits, and alternatives

c) Payment policies

d) Clinic operating hours

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8) When assessing posture, a forward head position often accompanies:

a) Swayback

b) Rounded shoulders

c) Anterior pelvic tilt

d) Flat feet

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9) Mandated reporting applies to:

a) Client lateness

b) Suspected child abuse

c) Poor hygiene

d) Non-payment

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10) Which is a local contraindication?

a) Pregnancy

b) Varicose veins

c) Hypertension

d) Asthma

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11) Which condition is contraindicated for deep tissue massage?

a) Hypertension

b) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

c) Osteoarthritis

d) Fibromyalgia

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12) A client with diabetes mellitus may experience:

a) Peripheral neuropathy

b) Hyperreflexia

c) Increased pain sensation

d) Muscle spasticity

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13) Which artery is palpated at the wrist?

a) Femoral

b) Carotid

c) Brachial

d) Radial

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14) Which structure produces synovial fluid?

a) Articular cartilage

b) Synovial membrane

c) Bursae

d) Menisci

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15) Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

a) Teres major

b) Latissimus dorsi

c) Supraspinatus

d) Pectoralis major

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16) Eversion of the foot is primarily performed by the:

a) Tibialis anterior

b) Gastrocnemius

c) Fibularis longus

d) Soleus

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17) Myofascial release targets:

a) Muscle spindles

b) Connective tissue restrictions

c) Bone alignment

d) Joint play

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18) Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?

a) Insulin

b) Thyroxine

c) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

d) Cortisol

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19) Contraindication for heat therapy:

a) Muscle tension

b) Acute inflammation

c) Chronic pain

d) Scar tissue

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20) Which stroke is typically used to begin a massage session?

a) Friction

b) Effleurage

c) Tapotement

d) Skin rolling

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21) The primary goal of palliative care massage is:

a) Increasing ROM

b) Symptom relief

c) Strength building

d) Rehabilitation

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22) Which bone bears weight in the lower leg?

a) Fibula

b) Tibia

c) Talus

d) Calcaneus

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23) Which massage modality uses feet for compression?

a) Shiatsu

b) Ashiatsu

c) Craniosacral

d) Myofascial release

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24) What movement occurs in the sagittal plane?

a) Spinal rotation

b) Arm abduction

c) Elbow flexion

d) Wrist circumduction

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25) The sciatic nerve exits the pelvis through which structure?

a) Inguinal canal

b) Greater sciatic foramen

c) Obturator foramen

d) Sacral hiatus

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26) Ethical advertising prohibits:

a) Listing credentials

b) Guaranteeing cures

c) Offering discounts

d) Using social media

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27) Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

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28) A client has a sunburn. Massage is:

a) Contraindicated locally

b) Beneficial for healing

c) Safe with extra oil

d) Encouraged to reduce pain

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29) Which muscle flexes the knee and extends the hip?

a) Sartorius

b) Hamstrings

c) Quadriceps

d) Gracilis

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30) A client has a pacemaker. Avoid:

a) Swedish massage

b) Electrical modalities (e.g., TENS)

c) Hydrotherapy

d) Reflexology

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31) The primary action of the psoas major is:

a) Hip extension

b) Hip flexion

c) Knee flexion

d) Trunk rotation

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32) Kyphosis is an exaggerated curvature of the:

a) Lumbar spine

b) Thoracic spine

c) Cervical spine

d) Sacrum

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33) Which muscle is the prime mover for scapular retraction?

a) Serratus anterior

b) Rhomboids

c) Pectoralis minor

d) Levator scapulae

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34) The sternocleidomastoid performs:

a) Neck flexion and contralateral rotation

b) Scapular elevation

c) Jaw closure

d) Trunk lateral flexion

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35) Which condition presents with "butterfly rash" on the face?

a) Psoriasis

b) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

c) Rosacea

d) Eczema

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36) Lymphatic drainage techniques use:

a) Deep friction

b) Light, rhythmic pumping

c) Percussion

d) Stretching

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37) Which violates HIPAA compliance?

a) Storing records in a locked cabinet

b) Discussing client details in a public elevator

c) Using encrypted emails

d) Disposing of records via shredding

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38) The mitral valve separates which two chambers of the heart?

a) Right atrium and right ventricle

b) Left atrium and left ventricle

c) Right ventricle and pulmonary artery

d) Left ventricle and aorta

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39) Osteoporosis primarily affects:

a) Synovial fluid

b) Bone density

c) Cartilage integrity

d) Muscle tone

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40) Trigger points refer pain:

a) Only locally

b) To distant sites

c) Along dermatomes

d) To visceral organs

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41) Which law regulates sanitation in spas?

a) HIPAA

b) OSHA

c) State cosmetology/barbering boards

d) FTC

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42) Piriformis syndrome may mimic:

a) Carpal tunnel

b) Sciatica

c) Plantar fasciitis

d) TMJ dysfunction

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43) SOAP notes: "O" stands for:

a) Orthopedic test

b) Objective observations

c) Outcome

d) Orientation

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44) Active isolated stretching involves:

a) Partner-assisted force

b) 2-second holds with repetition

c) 60-second static holds

d) Ballistic bouncing

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45) Draping is primarily used for:

a) Enhancing glide

b) Client modesty and safety

c) Increasing friction

d) Thermal regulation

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46) What type of lever is the ankle during plantarflexion?

a) First-class

b) Second-class

c) Third-class

d) Fourth-class

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47) A client faints on the table. First action:

a) Begin CPR

b) Elevate legs

c) Offer water

d) Turn prone

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48) Whirlpools combine massage with:

a) Cryotherapy

b) Hydrotherapy

c) Electrotherapy

d) Phototherapy

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49) Sexual misconduct includes:

a) Using appropriate draping

b) Suggesting a non-therapeutic relationship

c) Documenting sessions

d) Charging for missed appointments

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50) A client reports tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. This may indicate:

a) Thoracic outlet syndrome

b) Carpal tunnel syndrome

c) Sciatica

d) Plantar fasciitis

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