FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Exam Practice Test

Answer : A

HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation and Special tests. HOPS is used to assess the client's experience, provide a postural assessment, give a physical examination, and test the function and structure of the client's body.

Answer : C

Serum is the blood plasma that is separated from white and red blood cells as well as the fibrinogens. Serum contains the antibodies, antigens, electrolytes, hormones and any exogenous substances (drugs, pathogens, etc)

Answer : D

The mitochondria within a cell handles the task of breaking down glucose molecules to release energy.

Answer : B

Using your hands to assess the condition of a client is a palpation assessment.

Answer : A

TART is an acronym for a soft tissue assessment protocol. T- Texture and tonicity of superficial and deep layers of tissue. A - Asymmetry and bilateral differences between body structures in reference to color, function, temperature and tonicity. R - Range of motion. An assessment of joint health and function. T - Tenderness or pain and discomfort in an area or specific tissues.

Answer : A

The valve between the stomach and the small intestine is the pyloric valve also known as the pylorus or pyloric sphincter.

Answer : A

The valve between the stomach and the small intestine is the pyloric valve also known as the pylorus or pyloric sphincter.