Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, Special Populations — Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) Practice Test

This Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, Special Populations practice set has 70 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, Special Populations bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. A client injures a muscle or its tendon by overstretching or tearing it. What is this type of injury called?

   • A strain — Correct answer
   • A sprain
   • A dislocation
   • A fracture

   Explanation: A strain is an injury to a muscle or its tendon caused by overstretching or tearing. A sprain, by contrast, injures a ligament; a dislocation displaces bones at a joint and a fracture is a broken bone. Recognizing the difference guides safe treatment. (FSMTB Content Area 3 — Pathology)

   Handbook: Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution — Musculoskeletal Pathologies (FSMTB MBLEx Content Area 3)

2. An overstretched or torn ligament, such as a twisted ankle, is best described as which of the following?

   • A sprain — Correct answer
   • A strain
   • Tendinitis
   • Bursitis

   Explanation: A sprain is an injury to a ligament (the tissue connecting bone to bone), commonly from a sudden twist. A strain injures muscle or tendon, tendinitis is tendon inflammation, and bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. (FSMTB Content Area 3 — Pathology)

   Handbook: Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution — Musculoskeletal Pathologies (FSMTB MBLEx Content Area 3)

3. Inflammation of a tendon, often from repetitive overuse, is known as which condition?

   • Tendinitis — Correct answer
   • Bursitis
   • Fibromyalgia
   • Osteoarthritis

   Explanation: Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, frequently caused by repetitive strain or overuse. Bursitis involves a bursa, fibromyalgia is a widespread pain syndrome, and osteoarthritis is joint cartilage degeneration. (FSMTB Content Area 3 — Pathology)

   Handbook: Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution — Musculoskeletal Pathologies (FSMTB MBLEx Content Area 3)