Introduction to Aromatherapy UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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.
An essential oil is an aromatic material that __________ readily. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evaporates
Components of essential oils that have heavier, more complex molecules and are said to be the
balancing core or heart of the blend are known as _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Middle notes
What can cause oils with a high ester content (such as bergamot and lavender) to turn acid? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Water
All of the following are safety factors that aromatherapists should always consider when using
essential oils, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER - Oil volatility
What tea is often taken as a night cap? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chamomile
Essential oils are found in many different parts of plants. For example, peppermint is found in
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaf
Essential oils are _____ which means they evaporate when exposed to air. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Volatile
, Volatile substances have all the following characteristics EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Feel oily to the touch and when exposed to air they become rancid and do not
evaporate
Oils should be stored ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER - In a dark bottle in a cool
place with a tight lid
A top note is ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Characteristic of the oil and
evaporates quickly
Plants produce essential oils for all the following reasons EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - To keep the plant parts soft and moist.
Essential oils are stored in which part of the plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Root, bark,
berry, stem
What is the distilled product of the volatile components synthesized by various plant tissues of a
single plant species, sometimes containing hundreds of individual biochemicals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Essential oil
Clary Sage oil is extracted from _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER - The fresh
flowering tops.
Explain the standard precautions when using aromatherapy. Include examples. - CORRECT
ANSWER - When using aromatherapy, we must start with the knowledge of how to store
essential oils properly. It is significant that you store your essential oils properly because if you
do not, your essential oils can be defective. Always store your essential oils in dark-colored glass
bottles. The bottles should be tightly sealed. It is also important to keep your essential oils in a
cool environment out of direct sunlight. Some suggest that you put your essential oils in the
refrigerator. It is critical to know the active constituents in essential oils. By knowing this
information, it enables you to avoid flaws in your essential oils, which could lead you to have to
discard your oils completely. The main constituents that are mentioned in the textbook, AROMA
101: Introduction to Aromatherapy, are as follows: terpenes can spoil due to absorption of
oxygen, esters can spoil when exposed to water, and aldehydes automatically dwindle over time.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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.
An essential oil is an aromatic material that __________ readily. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evaporates
Components of essential oils that have heavier, more complex molecules and are said to be the
balancing core or heart of the blend are known as _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Middle notes
What can cause oils with a high ester content (such as bergamot and lavender) to turn acid? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Water
All of the following are safety factors that aromatherapists should always consider when using
essential oils, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER - Oil volatility
What tea is often taken as a night cap? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chamomile
Essential oils are found in many different parts of plants. For example, peppermint is found in
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaf
Essential oils are _____ which means they evaporate when exposed to air. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Volatile
, Volatile substances have all the following characteristics EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Feel oily to the touch and when exposed to air they become rancid and do not
evaporate
Oils should be stored ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER - In a dark bottle in a cool
place with a tight lid
A top note is ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Characteristic of the oil and
evaporates quickly
Plants produce essential oils for all the following reasons EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - To keep the plant parts soft and moist.
Essential oils are stored in which part of the plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Root, bark,
berry, stem
What is the distilled product of the volatile components synthesized by various plant tissues of a
single plant species, sometimes containing hundreds of individual biochemicals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Essential oil
Clary Sage oil is extracted from _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER - The fresh
flowering tops.
Explain the standard precautions when using aromatherapy. Include examples. - CORRECT
ANSWER - When using aromatherapy, we must start with the knowledge of how to store
essential oils properly. It is significant that you store your essential oils properly because if you
do not, your essential oils can be defective. Always store your essential oils in dark-colored glass
bottles. The bottles should be tightly sealed. It is also important to keep your essential oils in a
cool environment out of direct sunlight. Some suggest that you put your essential oils in the
refrigerator. It is critical to know the active constituents in essential oils. By knowing this
information, it enables you to avoid flaws in your essential oils, which could lead you to have to
discard your oils completely. The main constituents that are mentioned in the textbook, AROMA
101: Introduction to Aromatherapy, are as follows: terpenes can spoil due to absorption of
oxygen, esters can spoil when exposed to water, and aldehydes automatically dwindle over time.
