Pass MBLEx Exam Guide

The knowledge base refers to education and special training/skills for providing care. The practice parameters refer to conduct and environment. These two combined explain the basic concept of the scope of practice.

The massage code of ethics is a standard of conduct that defines ethical behavior for a massage therapist. The question lists principles of the massage code of ethics.

A z-line is the dark band that separate sarcomeres and forms the borders where actin molecules within a muscle combine.

A joint that feels restricted and lacking in movement is hypomobile. A joint that is lax and loose would be hypermobile.

When a client asks about the private matters of a common client/friend, they are trying to fill a gap that a massage therapist, as a professional, should not fill. The massage therapist may think the client making the request for information will respect the therapist for divulging privileged information but they will ultimately grow to distrust the therapist’s adherence to client confidentiality. The best answer is one that puts the focus back on them.