Aroma Exam #1 Questions with correct answers
dermatitis - ✔✔use soothing oils such as chamomile or lavender, low dilution (1%
- 2%), avoid inflamed or broken skin
urticaria - ✔✔use calming oils such as chamomile or lavender, low dilution (1%),
avoid active hives and irritated areas
Give three examples of factors which would affect the penetration of aromatic
plant oils via the skin. - ✔✔skin condition, oil concentration/dilution, application
method
What are the sensory functions of the skin?
TPPT - ✔✔touch, pressure, pain, temperature
Sleeping patterns - ✔✔1-2 times per week
muscular tension - ✔✔weekly until improvement, then as needed
relaxation - ✔✔every 2-4 weeks
healing - ✔✔weekly or as recommended, depending on the condition
List 5 (five) contraindications that prevent treatment or require medical clearance
to proceed with Aromatherapy massage. - ✔✔fever/infection, pregnancy, cancer,
deep vein thrombosis (DVT), severe heart conditions/ uncontrolled hyper tension
dermatitis - ✔✔use soothing oils such as chamomile or lavender, low dilution (1%
- 2%), avoid inflamed or broken skin
urticaria - ✔✔use calming oils such as chamomile or lavender, low dilution (1%),
avoid active hives and irritated areas
Give three examples of factors which would affect the penetration of aromatic
plant oils via the skin. - ✔✔skin condition, oil concentration/dilution, application
method
What are the sensory functions of the skin?
TPPT - ✔✔touch, pressure, pain, temperature
Sleeping patterns - ✔✔1-2 times per week
muscular tension - ✔✔weekly until improvement, then as needed
relaxation - ✔✔every 2-4 weeks
healing - ✔✔weekly or as recommended, depending on the condition
List 5 (five) contraindications that prevent treatment or require medical clearance
to proceed with Aromatherapy massage. - ✔✔fever/infection, pregnancy, cancer,
deep vein thrombosis (DVT), severe heart conditions/ uncontrolled hyper tension
