Aromatherapy Final Exam Prep
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the current correct Latin name for Roman Chamomile? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Chamaemelum nobile
How can you tell if an essential oil contains moisture? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cloudiness
If considering using chamomile for external applications, always apply a (three words) first -
CORRECT ANSWER- Skin patch test
All of the following facts can cause spoilage in essentials oils except: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Cold
A client comes to see you complaining of stomach pain. You would immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER- Refer them to their primary care provider for a proper diagnosis
When taking an aromatic bath, to ensure the oils are properly diapered, do you .. - CORRECT
ANSWER- Add them once the bath is filled, and swirl the oils with your hand before entering
the bath water
Bergamot oil that contains the terpene bergaptene can safely be used topically - CORRECT
ANSWER- None of the above ... can cause abnormal skin pigmentation when exposed to the
sun
Clary sage oil is extracted from - CORRECT ANSWER- The fresh flowering tops
Bergamot essential oil is made from - CORRECT ANSWER- The peel of the fruit of Citrus
aurantium
Components of essential oils that are highly volatile are said to be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Top notes
, The Latin name for clary sage is - CORRECT ANSWER- Salvia sclarea
Oils should be stored - CORRECT ANSWER- In a dark bottle in a cool place with a tight lid
Plants produce essentials oils for the following reasons expect - CORRECT ANSWER- To
keep the plant parts soft and moist
A top note is - CORRECT ANSWER- Characteristic of the oil and evaporated quickly
All of the following are safely factors that aromatherapist should always consider when using
essential oils, except: - CORRECT ANSWER- Oil volatility
Explain the standard precautions when using aromatherapy. Includes examples - CORRECT
ANSWER- (See picture)
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil leaves a yellow or orange stain on the
perfume blotter - CORRECT ANSWER- False
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora also can be used as a natural insecticide - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
What is the color of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil ? - CORRECT ANSWER- Colorless
or pale yellow
Who coined the word "Aromatherapy" - CORRECT ANSWER- René Maurice Gattefossé
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil feels thin but slightly oily when rubbed
between the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER- True
Who wrote the book, Practice of Aromatherapy, which forms the basis of the modern study of
Aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER- Dr. Jean Valnet
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the current correct Latin name for Roman Chamomile? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Chamaemelum nobile
How can you tell if an essential oil contains moisture? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cloudiness
If considering using chamomile for external applications, always apply a (three words) first -
CORRECT ANSWER- Skin patch test
All of the following facts can cause spoilage in essentials oils except: - CORRECT
ANSWER- Cold
A client comes to see you complaining of stomach pain. You would immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER- Refer them to their primary care provider for a proper diagnosis
When taking an aromatic bath, to ensure the oils are properly diapered, do you .. - CORRECT
ANSWER- Add them once the bath is filled, and swirl the oils with your hand before entering
the bath water
Bergamot oil that contains the terpene bergaptene can safely be used topically - CORRECT
ANSWER- None of the above ... can cause abnormal skin pigmentation when exposed to the
sun
Clary sage oil is extracted from - CORRECT ANSWER- The fresh flowering tops
Bergamot essential oil is made from - CORRECT ANSWER- The peel of the fruit of Citrus
aurantium
Components of essential oils that are highly volatile are said to be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Top notes
, The Latin name for clary sage is - CORRECT ANSWER- Salvia sclarea
Oils should be stored - CORRECT ANSWER- In a dark bottle in a cool place with a tight lid
Plants produce essentials oils for the following reasons expect - CORRECT ANSWER- To
keep the plant parts soft and moist
A top note is - CORRECT ANSWER- Characteristic of the oil and evaporated quickly
All of the following are safely factors that aromatherapist should always consider when using
essential oils, except: - CORRECT ANSWER- Oil volatility
Explain the standard precautions when using aromatherapy. Includes examples - CORRECT
ANSWER- (See picture)
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil leaves a yellow or orange stain on the
perfume blotter - CORRECT ANSWER- False
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora also can be used as a natural insecticide - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
What is the color of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil ? - CORRECT ANSWER- Colorless
or pale yellow
Who coined the word "Aromatherapy" - CORRECT ANSWER- René Maurice Gattefossé
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil feels thin but slightly oily when rubbed
between the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER- True
Who wrote the book, Practice of Aromatherapy, which forms the basis of the modern study of
Aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER- Dr. Jean Valnet
