MBLEx Domain 6: Boundaries, Ethics, Laws, and Regulations Welcome to your MBLEx Domain 6: Boundaries, Ethics, Laws, and Regulations 1. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A client requests a massage technique that the therapist is not proficient in. How should the therapist ethically respond? A. Decline the request without explanation B. Attempt the technique to the best of their ability C. Recommend another therapist without explaining why D. Explain their lack of proficiency and suggest alternatives or referrals None 2. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations Under which circumstance can a massage therapist legally break client confidentiality? A. The client consents to the sharing of information. B. The therapist needs advice from another professional. C. The client has not paid for their last session. D. The therapist wants to discuss the case with a friend for input. None 3. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What is the best practice for a therapist when accepting gifts from clients? A. Accept all gifts to avoid offending the client. B. Politely decline all gifts to maintain professional boundaries. C. Accept gifts only if they are of significant monetary value. D. Set a clear policy on accepting gifts that is communicated to clients. None 4. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A massage therapist is attracted to a client. What is the most ethical course of action? A. Continue treating the client while keeping feelings to themselves. B. Terminate the professional relationship and then pursue a personal relationship. C. Discuss their feelings with the client to see if they are reciprocated. D. Transfer the client to another therapist to maintain professional boundaries. None 5. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations How should a massage therapist handle a situation where a client makes an inappropriate sexual advance? A. Politely ignore the advance and continue the session. B. Terminate the session immediately and document the incident. C. Warn the client and only terminate the session if it happens again. D. Make a joke to lighten the mood and proceed with the massage. None 6. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations When can a massage therapist disclose information about a client to law enforcement without a subpoena? A. When the therapist believes the client may be a threat to themselves. B. Only when the client gives explicit permission. C. If the therapist suspects child abuse or neglect. D. Whenever the therapist deems it necessary for public safety. None 7. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A massage therapist is reviewing a new client's health history form and notices a condition they are unfamiliar with. What is the most appropriate action? A. Proceed with the massage, assuming it's safe. B. Cancel the massage until more information can be obtained. C. Conduct research or consult with a healthcare professional before proceeding. D. Ask the client for their opinion on whether it's safe to proceed. None 8. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What action should a massage therapist take if they realize they have started to develop personal feelings for a client? A. Discuss their feelings with the client to clear the air. B. Seek supervision or consultation to address and manage their feelings professionally. C. Continue the therapeutic relationship, as personal feelings do not necessarily impact professional conduct. D. Start giving the client special discounts and privileges to express their feelings. None 9. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations In what situation is it acceptable for a massage therapist to terminate a client relationship? A. The client frequently cancels or misses appointments. B. The client requests a type of massage the therapist dislikes performing. C. The client does not tip after each session. D. The therapist is moving to a new location that is inconvenient for the client. None 10. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A client openly shares very personal and emotionally charged stories during their massage sessions. What is the best approach for the therapist? A. Encourage the client to share more, as it may aid in the healing process. B. Politely remind the client of the professional nature of the relationship and refocus on the massage. C. Offer personal advice and emotional support as a friend would. D. Share personal stories in return to create a bond. None 11. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What is the primary reason for a massage therapist to maintain professional liability insurance? A. To cover the costs associated with accidental property damage in the clinic. B. To provide a discount on services to clients who also have insurance. C. To protect against claims of malpractice or professional misconduct. D. To avoid paying taxes on their income. None 12. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What should a massage therapist do if they are unsure about the legality of a certain practice within their jurisdiction? A. Proceed with the practice until told otherwise. B. Consult with a colleague for their opinion. C. Seek clarification from a regulatory body or legal counsel. D. Base their decision on what is most popular among therapists in the area. None 13. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations When is it appropriate for a massage therapist to enter into a business relationship with a client? A. When the relationship can benefit both parties financially. B. Only after the therapeutic relationship has been formally terminated. C. If the client initiates the proposal. D. When other local therapists have similar arrangements with their clients. None 14. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A massage therapist notices a colleague behaving in a way that could be interpreted as sexually inappropriate with a client. What is the FIRST step they should take? A. Discuss their observations with other colleagues to see if they have noticed similar behavior. B. Confront the colleague directly and warn them to stop. C. Report the behavior to their supervisor or employer. D. Advise the client to file a complaint against the colleague. None 15. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations How should a massage therapist respond to a client who expresses a desire to give a larger than usual tip as a way to show gratitude for an especially helpful session? A. Encourage the client to instead leave a positive review. B. Accept the tip as offered, acknowledging the client's gratitude. C. Suggest donating the extra amount to a charity instead. D. Politely explain the policy on gratuities, if one exists, and act accordingly. None 16. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What is the most appropriate way for a massage therapist to handle a situation where a client provides a significant amount of incorrect health information? A. Ignore the inaccuracies to avoid embarrassing the client. B. Correct the client in a respectful and informative manner. C. Terminate the client from their practice for providing false information. D. Share the misinformation with colleagues as a learning opportunity. None 17. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations If a massage therapist becomes aware of another therapist practicing without a license, what is the most responsible action? A. Ignore it, as it is not their responsibility to enforce licensing laws. B. Inform the unlicensed therapist about the risks of practicing without a license. C. Report the unlicensed practice to the local regulatory board. D. Offer to help the unlicensed therapist obtain their license. None 18. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations When a client's behavior towards a therapist becomes flirtatious or sexually suggestive, which of the following is the MOST appropriate response? A. Respond in kind to avoid awkwardness. B. Clearly and professionally communicate that such behavior is inappropriate. C. Ignore the behavior and focus on completing the session. D. Suggest that they see another therapist for future sessions without addressing the behavior. None 19. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations A massage therapist working in a multidisciplinary clinic is asked to provide treatment notes for a client to another healthcare provider within the same clinic. What is the most appropriate action? A. Provide the notes directly to the healthcare provider, assuming consent due to the shared work environment. B. Refuse to share any client information to protect privacy. C. Obtain written consent from the client before sharing any treatment notes. D. Share only verbal information to avoid any written privacy concerns. None 20. MBLEx: Boundaries Ethics Laws and Regulations What is the primary reason for a massage therapist to maintain professional liability insurance? A. To cover the costs associated with accidental property damage in the clinic. B. To provide a discount on services to clients who also have insurance. C. To protect against claims of malpractice or professional misconduct. D. To avoid paying taxes on their income. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
