Free New Mexico Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the New Mexico Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Which group consists entirely of tissues included in New Mexico's statutory definition of soft tissue?

   1. A.Skin, adipose tissue, muscle and myofascial tissueCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Bone, enamel, cartilage and retina
   3. C.Liver, kidney, pancreas and spleen
   4. D.Brain, spinal cord, tooth and nail

   Explanation: The definition states: "Soft tissue includes skin, adipose, muscle and myofascial tissues."

   Reference: Nmac 16.7.001 — NMSA 1978, Section 61-12C-3

2. 2Under New Mexico's massage-therapy scope rule, which structures are directly assessed and treated?

   1. A.Only bones and joint capsules
   2. B.Soft tissues and their related structuresCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Internal organs and endocrine glands
   4. D.Teeth and periodontal tissues

   Explanation: The rule includes "the assessment of the soft tissue structures of the body." This supports soft tissues, not the other structures.

   Reference: 16.7.1 NMAC — Section 16.7.1.8

3. 3Which identifying information must appear in a New Mexico massage therapist's advertisement?

   1. A.Only the business street address
   2. B.The therapist's full licensed name and license numberCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Only the school attended
   4. D.The therapist's birth date and renewal date

   Explanation: The rule requires advertising to include "his full name as licensed with the board and license number."

   Reference: 16.7.2 NMAC — Section 16.7.2.8

4. 4A massage therapist opens an additional New Mexico practice location. By when must the Board receive written notice under 16.7.4 NMAC?

   1. A.Within 5 days
   2. B.Within 15 days
   3. C.Within 30 daysCorrect answer: C
   4. D.At the next biennial renewal only

   Explanation: The rule requires written notice "within 30 days" of a change or additional practice location.

   Reference: 16.7.4 NMAC — Section 16.7.4.21

5. 5A prospective New Mexico massage school is ready to enroll its first class but has no Board registration. What must occur first?

   1. A.The school must obtain Board registrationCorrect answer: A
   2. B.The school must graduate its first class
   3. C.Tuition must exceed $10,000
   4. D.A complaint must be filed

   Explanation: The registration rule states: "At the time of application the applicant will provide the following information to the board." A school must complete registration requirements before relying on Board registration.

   Reference: 16.7.5 NMAC — Section 16.7.5.8

6. 6May a New Mexico massage therapy student charge a client for a student massage?

   1. A.Yes, if the school keeps half
   2. B.Yes, after 100 hours
   3. C.No, the student may not charge for the massageCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Only on weekends

   Explanation: The student rule states: "Students not yet licensed may not charge for massage therapy services."

   Reference: 16.7.7 NMAC — Section 16.7.7.8

7. 7A therapist is assembling a complete continuing-education file for one renewal cycle. What total number of hours is required?

   1. A.8 hours
   2. B.12 hours
   3. C.16 hoursCorrect answer: C
   4. D.24 hours

   Explanation: The rule says each massage therapist "must complete 16 hours of continuing education."

   Reference: 16.7.11 NMAC — Section 16.7.11.8

8. 8What is the regular New Mexico renewal date for massage therapist licenses?

   1. A.June 30
   2. B.September 30
   3. C.October 31Correct answer: C
   4. D.December 31

   Explanation: The renewal rule states: "Licenses and registrations expire on an annual or biennial basis on October 31."

   Reference: 16.7.12 NMAC — Section 16.7.12.8

9. 9Who may initiate a complaint under New Mexico's massage therapy complaint rule?

   1. A.Any personCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Only a Board member
   3. C.Only a current licensee
   4. D.Only a prosecutor

   Explanation: The rule states: "A complaint may be initiated in writing by any person."

   Reference: 16.7.14 NMAC — Section 16.7.14.8

10. 10A licensee's name appears on the certified list used for Parental Responsibility Act compliance. What authority does 16.7.16 NMAC delegate to the Board administrator?

    1. A.Issue a notice of contemplated action and refer the case for administrative prosecutionCorrect answer: A
    2. B.Erase the certified list and close the matter
    3. C.Transfer the license to another person
    4. D.Award continuing-education credit

    Explanation: Authority to issue the notice and refer the case "is delegated to the administrator of the New Mexico massage therapy board."

    Reference: 16.7.16 NMAC — Section 16.7.16.8