NCBTMB NCBTMB MCQ 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which muscle is the primary flexor of the elbow?
- Brachioradialis
- Brachialis (Correct answer)
- Biceps brachii
- Coracobrachialis
Correct answer: Brachialis
The brachialis is considered the primary elbow flexor because it acts on the ulna regardless of forearm position.
Question 2: A client presents with tingling in the fourth and fifth fingers and weakness in grip. Which nerve is most likely affected?
- Median nerve
- Radial nerve
- Ulnar nerve (Correct answer)
- Musculocutaneous nerve
Correct answer: Ulnar nerve
The ulnar nerve innervates the fourth and fifth fingers and intrinsic hand muscles responsible for grip strength.
Question 3: Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to massage over a local area?
- Delayed-onset muscle soreness
- Deep vein thrombosis (Correct answer)
- Chronic tension headache
- Sub-acute muscle strain
Correct answer: Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a local contraindication because massage could dislodge a thrombus and cause a pulmonary embolism.
Question 4: The lymphatic system drains into the venous system primarily at which location?
- Axillary vein
- Subclavian vein at the thoracic duct (Correct answer)
- Jugular vein
- Femoral vein
Correct answer: Subclavian vein at the thoracic duct
The thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian vein, and the right lymphatic duct empties into the right subclavian vein.
Question 5: Which draping technique best maintains client modesty when working on the gluteal region?
- Full sheet with no modification
- Diagonal drape across the pelvis
- Tuck drape securing sheet below the iliac crest (Correct answer)
- Towel placed over the lumbar spine only
Correct answer: Tuck drape securing sheet below the iliac crest
A tuck drape secures the sheet below the iliac crest while exposing only the gluteal region being worked on.
Question 6: According to NCBTMB ethics, a therapeutic relationship ends when:
- The client stops paying for sessions
- The practitioner moves to a new location
- The last professional service is rendered and sufficient time has passed (Correct answer)
- The client requests a friendship
Correct answer: The last professional service is rendered and sufficient time has passed
The therapeutic relationship is considered ended when the last professional service is rendered and an appropriate time period has elapsed.
Question 7: Which body system is primarily responsible for regulating blood pH?
- Muscular system
- Integumentary system
- Respiratory and renal systems (Correct answer)
- Lymphatic system
Correct answer: Respiratory and renal systems
The respiratory system adjusts CO2 levels and the kidneys regulate bicarbonate to maintain blood pH within the narrow range of 7.35–7.45.
NCBTMB NCBTMB MCQ 2
Which muscle is the primary flexor of the elbow?