Aromatherapy Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER - The use of essential oils for therapeutic
benefits. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
Define essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Highly volatile substances which readily
evaporate . These are obtained by living matter
About essential oils 1.2.3 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: essential oils are volatile-they
evaporate when exposed to air
2:essential oils are also lipophyle-they are easy absorbed by vegetable oils, fats and waxes
3:essential oils are hydrophobic-don't mix with water
Essential oil safety - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-use common sense
2-for adults the max dose is 8-12 drops every 24-48 hours
3-for babies of 20kg 3-6 drops every 24/48 hours
4-patch tests are recommended
5-Injury to the skin and temperatures will increase absorption rate
6-do not use essential oils on the skin or in air with babies
7-never ingest essential oils, some can kill
8-do not apply undiluted oils to the skin
9-never overlook contraindications
Top notes are - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-first fragrance noticed
2-has the quickest evaporation
3-can be stimulating and uplifting
4-fast acting on the body
5-stays in body 2-3 hours
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER - The use of essential oils for therapeutic
benefits. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
Define essential oils - CORRECT ANSWER - Highly volatile substances which readily
evaporate . These are obtained by living matter
About essential oils 1.2.3 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: essential oils are volatile-they
evaporate when exposed to air
2:essential oils are also lipophyle-they are easy absorbed by vegetable oils, fats and waxes
3:essential oils are hydrophobic-don't mix with water
Essential oil safety - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-use common sense
2-for adults the max dose is 8-12 drops every 24-48 hours
3-for babies of 20kg 3-6 drops every 24/48 hours
4-patch tests are recommended
5-Injury to the skin and temperatures will increase absorption rate
6-do not use essential oils on the skin or in air with babies
7-never ingest essential oils, some can kill
8-do not apply undiluted oils to the skin
9-never overlook contraindications
Top notes are - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-first fragrance noticed
2-has the quickest evaporation
3-can be stimulating and uplifting
4-fast acting on the body
5-stays in body 2-3 hours
