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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