Stone Therapy Revision Quiz

14 Questions | By Ssalter | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 912

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1.

Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that can be recognised as
- A.
  
  A lateral 's' shaped curvature of the spine
- B.
  
  A humped area at the top of the spine
- C.
  
  An inward curve of the lumbar region of the spine
- D.
  
  An outward curve of the lumbar region of the spine
2.

Dermatitis is a non-infectious condition of the skin caused by contact with an irritant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

A feeling of well-being is a effect of stone therapy.
4.

Which of the following is an effect of the application of cold stones?
- A.
  
  Calming of sensory nerve endings
- B.
  
  Stimulating and toning
- C.
  
  Vaso-dilation of the capillaries
- D.
  
  Softens and relaxes the muscles
5.

Which of the following would restrict a hot stone massage treatment?
- A.
  
  Impetigo
- B.
  
  Scar tissue under 6 months old
- C.
  
  An elderly client with fragile bones
- D.
  
  Tinea corporis
6.

Stone massage for men can usually be deeper due to the amount of muscle tissue.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

An expected contra-action to stone therapy is erythema which is caused by of the capillaries.
8.

A dark, smooth and dense volcanic rock used for hot stone massage.
- A.
  
  Marble
- B.
  
  Marine
- C.
  
  Basalt
- D.
  
  Precious stones
9.

Which of the following ethnic skins ages slower and has a thicker epidermis?
- A.
  
  Caucasian
- B.
  
  African-Caribbean
- C.
  
  Asian
10.

Which of the following stones can be used for cold stone massage?
- A.
  
  Marble
- B.
  
  Precious stones
- C.
  
  Basalt
- D.
  
  Marine
11.

Thrombosis can be described as a raised varicose vein.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The alternate application of hot and cold stones has which of the following effects?
- A.
  
  Decongesting
- B.
  
  Relaxing
- C.
  
  Calms sensory nerves