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MBLEx Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination — Practice

Ethics, Boundaries, Laws and Regulations: practice questions

Our MBLEx bank has 48 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

A therapist accepts payment from a chiropractor for each client referred. What is the concern?

  1. It's a normal business expense to deduct
  2. It's required by most state laws
  3. A kickback that creates a conflict of interest
  4. It improves the quality of client care
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C. A kickback that creates a conflict of interest — Payment for referrals can compromise judgment and may be illegal.

Question 2

Can a client withdraw consent during the session?

  1. Yes, at any time
  2. Only before the halfway point
  3. No, once the session starts
  4. Only with a written request
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A. Yes, at any time — Consent is ongoing; the client may stop or change the treatment at any time.

Question 3

A therapist sees a client at the grocery store. What is appropriate?

  1. Greet them loudly and ask about their back
  2. Let the client decide whether to say hello
  3. Ignore them completely even if they say hi
  4. Tell your friends who they are
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B. Let the client decide whether to say hello — Protect confidentiality outside the office; follow the client's lead.

Question 4

A therapist is attracted to a client. What should the therapist do?

  1. Keep it professional; refer if needed
  2. Tell the client about the feelings
  3. Ask the client on a date after the session
  4. Extend the client's sessions for free
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A. Keep it professional; refer if needed — The therapist manages their own feelings and protects the client's interests.

Question 5

Does HIPAA apply to every massage therapist?

  1. Yes, every therapist always
  2. No, never to any therapist
  3. Only to those who are covered entities
  4. Only to therapists in hospitals overseas
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C. Only to those who are covered entities — HIPAA applies to covered entities, such as providers who bill health plans electronically; confidentiality is still an ethical duty for all.

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