Integrated MBLEx Question Bank · Set 5

50 mixed questions with extra emphasis on new pathology, physiology and muscle material.

1. Which bone cell resorbs bone? A osteoblast B osteoclast C osteocyte D chondrocyte

B · Osteoclast.

2. Which long-bone region is the shaft? A epiphysis B metaphysis C diaphysis D periosteum

C · Diaphysis.

3. What surrounds a muscle fascicle? A epimysium B perimysium C endomysium D periosteum

B · Perimysium.

4. Calcium binds which protein during skeletal-muscle contraction? A collagen B troponin C elastin D keratin

B · Troponin.

5. A motor unit is one motor neuron plus: A one tendon B all fibers it innervates C one fascicle D one joint

6. Which contraction produces force while muscle lengthens? A concentric B eccentric C isometric D passive

B · Eccentric.

7. Which receptor is strongly associated with deep pressure/high-frequency vibration? A Pacinian B Merkel C photoreceptor D chemoreceptor

A · Pacinian corpuscle.

8. Which gland releases TSH? A thyroid B anterior pituitary C adrenal medulla D pancreas

9. Which hormone lowers blood glucose? A glucagon B insulin C cortisol D aldosterone

10. Where does most nutrient absorption occur? A stomach B small intestine C esophagus D rectum

11. Functional unit of kidney? A alveolus B nephron C osteon D sarcomere

12. Which process returns useful substances from renal tubule to blood? A filtration B reabsorption C ventilation D ossification

13. Primary site of pulmonary gas exchange? A trachea B alveoli C pleura D pharynx

14. Fertilization most commonly occurs in: A vagina B uterine tube C cervix D ovary

15. What triggers ovulation? A LH surge B insulin surge C ADH D TSH

16. Sprain injures primarily: A muscle B ligament C nerve D bone marrow

17. Strain injures primarily: A muscle/tendon B ligament only C artery D cartilage only

18. Which is autoimmune inflammatory arthritis? A OA B RA C gout only D bursitis

B · Rheumatoid arthritis.

19. A Baker cyst is commonly found near: A axilla B popliteal region C wrist D jaw

20. Which condition raises fracture-risk concern with forceful massage? A osteoporosis B tinea C GERD D migraine

21. New unilateral calf warmth/swelling after flight suggests concern for: A DVT B eczema C OA D CTS

22. Varicose veins are primarily: A dilated superficial veins B arteries C lymph nodes D tendons

23. Peripheral neuropathy makes which application especially risky when sensation is impaired? A extreme heat B documentation C draping D intake

24. Median nerve compression at wrist is: A cubital tunnel B carpal tunnel syndrome C Bell palsy D sciatica

25. A sudden new facial droop and speech difficulty requires: A facial massage B emergency stroke response C hot stones D stretching

26. Psoriasis is: A always contagious B immune-mediated and not contagious C fungal D a DVT sign

27. Cellulitis is best described as: A bacterial skin/subcutaneous infection B tendon disorder C bone loss D normal aging

28. Active tinea pedis calls for: A vigorous foot massage B avoiding affected area/cross-contamination C hot stones D scraping

29. Which condition involves insulin resistance and progressive beta-cell dysfunction? A type 2 diabetes B type 1 only C asthma D gout

30. Severe acute asthma symptoms should be treated with: A deeper chest work B emergency/medical management C cupping D cold immersion

31. Massage can mechanically move a kidney stone through the ureter. True/False

False.

32. Which muscle is innervated by long thoracic nerve? A serratus anterior B deltoid C latissimus D rhomboid

33. Which muscle uses axillary nerve? A deltoid B biceps C latissimus D serratus

34. Which nerve supplies rhomboids? A dorsal scapular B radial C femoral D obturator

35. Which muscle is a strong elbow flexor regardless of forearm position? A brachialis B triceps C anconeus D supinator

36. Which muscle has dual obturator and tibial-division sciatic innervation? A adductor magnus B sartorius C TFL D soleus

37. Which quadriceps muscle crosses the hip? A rectus femoris B vastus medialis C vastus lateralis D vastus intermedius

38. Which muscle dorsiflexes and inverts? A tibialis anterior B fibularis longus C soleus D plantaris

39. Which muscle is innervated by superior gluteal nerve? A gluteus medius B gluteus maximus C hamstrings D adductor magnus hamstring part

40. Which muscle rotates the head contralaterally when acting unilaterally? A SCM B splenius capitis C obliquus capitis inferior D upper trapezius only

41. Palpation should begin with what reliable map? A random deep pressure B bony landmarks C client diagnosis D bruising

42. Tenderness on palpation alone proves a trigger point. True/False

False.

43. Which is most objective documentation? A 'fixed nerve' B 'client reported less pain with rotation' C 'released toxins' D 'bad posture caused symptoms'

44. A client withdraws consent mid-session. Best response? A continue because form signed B stop and modify/cover C persuade D ignore

45. A hot stone is safest when client has: A absent thermal sensation B reliable sensation and appropriate skin/circulatory status C open wound D acute burn

46. Which record is primarily a business record rather than clinical record? A SOAP note B expense receipt C health history D consent form

47. The label 'independent contractor' alone determines legal classification. True/False

False.

48. A session should be reassessed primarily to: A prove therapist right B evaluate response and guide strategy C diagnose disease D increase depth

49. Which MBLEx domain has the largest approximate weighting? A assessment/reassessment/treatment planning B kinesiology C A&P D none

A · 17%.

50. When two exam answers seem plausible, the best general filter is: A deepest technique B safest scope-consistent consent-respecting action C most dramatic diagnosis D longest answer