FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 7 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 33
Topic #: 7

A potential client calls to make an appointment for a massage. You notice that they are slurring their words and having difficulty speaking in complete sentences. They claim they were in an auto accident yesterday but declined medical attention. They awoke this morning feeling very sore and achy as well as having a pounding headache. They insist they need a massage. What is the appropriate plan of action for the massage therapist?

ABook the appointment immediately

BBook them within next week

CRefer to another therapist

DImmediately refer them to a doctor

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Suggested Answer: D

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Matilda

4 months ago

I thought massages were supposed to help with soreness?

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Carma

5 months ago

A massage isn’t safe with those symptoms.

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Karan

5 months ago

Wait, they declined medical attention? That’s odd.

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Shawnee

5 months ago

I agree, slurring words is a red flag.

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Phung

5 months ago

Definitely refer them to a doctor first. Sounds serious!

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Merlyn

6 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to decide between immediate referral and waiting. I think referring them to a doctor is the best option here.

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Lashon

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like booking an appointment right now wouldn't be safe given their symptoms.

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Ozell

6 months ago

I think I read somewhere that if a client shows signs of a concussion or serious injury, we should refer them to a doctor right away.

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Kenny

6 months ago

I remember discussing how important it is to assess a client's condition before proceeding with any treatment. This situation seems serious.

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Kimi

6 months ago

Whoa, this is a tough call. I don't want to turn the client away, but their symptoms sound pretty serious. I'll need to tread carefully here.

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Alpha

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The client's slurred speech and difficulty speaking are clear signs of a potential head injury. I'll need to refer them to a doctor immediately.

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Ricki

6 months ago

Hmm, this one has me a bit stumped. I'll need to review my training on handling potential medical emergencies like this.

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Shayne

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully consider the client's symptoms and potential risks before deciding on the best course of action.

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Fatima

6 months ago

I think the upper control limit is usually higher than the average range, like maybe double? Could it be 4.564, but I'm not completely sure.

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Devorah

11 months ago

A massage after a car accident? Sure, why not? I bet they're looking for the full 'whiplash' experience. D all the way, my dude.

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Pilar

11 months ago

Book the appointment? Absolutely not! This person needs urgent medical attention, not a massage. D is the way to go, no doubt about it.

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Norah

10 months ago

D) Immediately refer them to a doctor

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Elenora

10 months ago

C) Refer to another therapist

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Arlette

10 months ago

B) Book them within next week

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Dominic

10 months ago

A) Book the appointment immediately

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Valda

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm thinking C - refer them to another therapist. Let the professionals handle this one, I don't want to risk making things worse.

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Tashia

10 months ago

C) Refer to another therapist

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Detra

10 months ago

B) Book them within next week

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Pansy

11 months ago

A) Book the appointment immediately

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Kristofer

11 months ago

Yikes, this sounds like a potential medical emergency. I'd have to go with D and send them straight to a doctor. No massage for them, not until they get checked out first.

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Eulah

12 months ago

Okay, hold up. Slurring words and difficulty speaking? Definitely not a good sign. I'm going with D - refer them to a doctor immediately. Safety first, right?

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