L3 Hot Stones Treatment Part 2Online version L3 Beauty Hot Stones Treatment Part 2. Questions 42-82. Please also complete Part 1 of this practice test as there are 82 questions in the actual test. Please allow 43 minutes for this test. by Gulnaz Rafiq 1 Which of the following is a function of the parasympathetic nervous system? a To reduce the rate and force of heart contractions b To raise blood pressure c To constrict the blood vessels in the digestive system d To increase the rate and force of heart contractions 2 What does the autonomic nervous system control? a Skeletal muscle activity b Cardiac muscle activity c Spinal reflex actions d Cranial reflex actions 3 What do the endocrine glands secrete? a Melanin b Sebum c Blood cells d Hormones 4 Which of the following forms part of the excretory system? a Stomach b Subcutaneous layer c Trachea d Kidney 5 During inspiration what happens to the diaphragm? a It flattens out b It becomes dome-shaped c It relaxes d It becomes oval-shaped 6 What is meant by micturition? a The act of passing urine b The act of passing faeces c The act of filtration within the glomerular capsule d The act of re-absorption of proteins, amino acids and sugars in the nephrons of the kidneys 7 Sebaceous glands are attached: a To the dermal papilla b To the stratum granulosum c To the upper part of the follicle d To the base of the follicle 8 What is another name for a sweat gland? a Endocrine gland b Sebaceous gland c Papillary gland d Sudoriferous gland 9 Which of the following is an example of epithelial tissue? a Skin b Areolar c Bone d Cartilage 10 What is the function of eccrine glands? a To excrete watery sweat all over the body b To secrete hormones for calcium absorption c To excrete milky fluid from the armpits and groin areas d To secrete hormones to lower blood calcium 11 How many layers does the epidermis contain? a 4 b 3 c 2 d 5 12 Nerve endings: a Excrete a watery substance and control body temperature b Alert the brain and thus the body to heat, cold, pressure and pain c Include microscopic capillaries which are one cell thick d Control bacteria levels and prevent infection entering the skin 13 The papillary layer contains: a Keratin b Adipose tissue c Osteocytes d Blood capillaries 14 What is an alternative name for the fatty layer of the skin? a Subcutaneous layer b Reticular layer c Granular layer d Keratinised layer 15 The stratum germinativum is: a The layer of the epidermis which contains several layers of flattened, scale-like cells b The layer of the epidermis which contains rows of elongated cells c The layer of the epidermis which contains clear cells d The layer of the epidermis which contains a single layer of column-shaped cells 16 Irregular pigmentation with a reduction in sebum production, loss of elasticity and firmness are all characteristic of what? a A young skin b An acneic skin c A normal skin d A mature skin 17 How would you recognise an oily skin? a Dryness, dull appearance b Fine texture with a tendency towards broken capillaries c Orange peel texture, thin/transparent d Open pores, sallow appearance 18 Skin that has breakouts, is easily stimulated with dilated capillaries, describes which of the following? a Oily skin b Dry skin c Sensitive skin d Dehydrated skin 19 Where can adipose tissue be found? a In the epidermis b In the papillary layer c In the subcutaneous layer d In the reticular layer 20 Where is adipose tissue found in the body? a Between the muscle fibres b In the lymph nodes c In lung tissue d In nerve cells 21 The piesoelectric effect has the most dramatic influence upon which of the following body systems? a Endocrine b Nervous c Circulatory d Lymphatic 22 What would be the effect of placing chilled stones in isolation over the bowel area? a To decrease micturition b To relieve muscle spasms in the colon c To increase the peristaltic movement d To aid in the removal of lactic acid 23 Using heated stones should have which of the following effects upon heart rate? a It may slow down b It should remain constant c It may become erratic d It may increase 24 What effect will the use of heated stones have on the muscles? a An increase in lactic acid elimination will occur b A contraction of the muscle being treated will occur c An extension of the muscle being treated will occur d Microcirculation will be reduced 25 What will be the effect of using cold stones on the superficial nerve endings? a Pain relieving b Stimulating c Tightening d Constricting 26 Which of the following would be achieved by using heated stones? a Increased oxygenation - inspiration b Reduction of histamine production c Inhibited release of necrosin d Increased lymphatic flow 27 What may be one of the effects of using cold stones on the face? a Skin colouring may be increased b Pores may open c Suderiferous gland production may be increased d Sinus congestion may be relieved 28 Having received a Stone Therapy Treatment, what should be the psychological effect upon the client? a An improvement in skin colour b An increase in muscle tone c An increase in confidence d An improvement in the depth of breathing 29 Which of the following would be a psychological effect of cold stone therapy? a Vasodilation b Feeling of contentment c Relaxation of muscles fibres d Mental invigoration 30 What might be the risk if a client with a loss of skin sensitivity received a treatment? a Burning b Fainting c Infection d Allergic reaction 31 Why would Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) be contraindicated to Stone Therapy Massage? a Because the treatment may cause the movement of a blood clot to another part of the body, proving fatal b Because the treatment may detrimentally affect blood sugar levels causing nausea c Because the condition may cause indirect cross-infection d Because the condition may generate an allergic reaction 32 Which of the following contraindications may restrict a treatment? a Sunburn b Pregnancy (first trimester) c During chemotherapy d Under the influence of alcohol 33 Why would varicose veins be contraindicative to treatment? a Because when treated the client may be unable to detect that they are burning b Because if treated the condition may lead to skin ulceration c Because if treated the condition may cause an anaphylactic shock d Because when treated the area affected may hyper-pigment 34 What action should be taken if the client receives a scald due to inadequate testing procedures? a Break any blisters, apply a medicated ointment to the area and document b Pour cold running water over the area and document c Apply a heated compress to the area and document d Apply an ice pack to the area and document 35 What is a contra-action? a A positive reaction to the treatment b An incorrect treatment c The action to be taken if the client gives you a negative feedback d An adverse or negative reaction to the treatment 36 How may a hot stone be cooled? a Rest on a piece of labradorite until a comfortable temperature is reached b Drop onto the sardonyx stones in the ice cooler container c Turn the stone in the hands until a comfortable temperature is reached d Rest the stone upon the area to be treated until some of the heat has dispersed 37 When would natural sea salt be used with Marble stones? a At the end of a treatment, to cleanse and balance the stones of negative energy b Never, as it will be absorbed, softening the rock and encouraging it to split or crack c At the beginning of a treatment to recharge and invigorate the stones, ready for use d As soon as the stones are placed back in the cooler, to maximise hygiene procedures 38 Which of the following is an indication that Basalt stones need to be re-energised? a They may become lighter/generally become discoloured b They do not retain their heat c They may become softer and start to chip or break more easily d They become hotter more readily 39 Which plant is traditionally used to cleanse Basalt stones of negative energy? a Wild sage b Aloe vera c Wild parsley d Wild rosemary 40 In general how should a stone therapy treatment be adapted to suit male clients as opposed to female clients? a More pressure may be applied due to firmer muscles b The routine should remain the same regardless of gender, so that a standard treatment is performed for all c Less oil should be used to avoid friction with increased hair growth ie on the legs d A shorter application of heated stones should be used due to greater skin sensitivity 41 How, if at all, would stone therapy be used in a pedicure treatment? a Due to the many nerve endings in the feet it would be inadviseable to incorporate the use of stones to this area b The stones would be used to warm the pedicure bath water c Tapotement using the stones would be applied to the dorsal part of the foot for stimulation purposes d Small stones may be placed between the toes for warmth and use as toe dividers for the application of nail polish