Multiple Choice Sample Questions ITEC Unit 2

Multiple Choice Sample Questions ITEC Unit 2 – Holistic Massage

1 Hypotension is a contraindication to holistic massage and is defined as:
A Blood pressure which is consistently below the normal level
B Blood pressure which is consistently above the normal level
C A hardening of the arterial walls causing loss of cholesterol elasticity
D An excessive build-up of a fatty substance called

2 Which of the following is a contagious skin disease?
A Chloasma
B Impetigo
C Urticaria
D Psoriasis

3 What is homeopathy?
A treatment that uses essential oils to treat physical ailments
B A treatment that studies the iris of the eye to diagnose physical and psychological problems
C A treatment that manipulates the joints of the spine
D A treatment that treats like with like

4 In which country was Ayurvedic medicine founded?
A Greece
B Japan
C China
D India

5 What effect does holistic massage have on the urinary system?
A Encourages better waste disposal
B Improves flexibility
C Encourages peristalsis
D Reduces stiffness

6 When breaking down toxins where would you drain to?
A The nearest major muscle
B The nearest endocrine gland
C The nearest joint
D The nearest lymph node

7 Which specific massage movement would you use on a hyperactive client?
A Vibrations
B Petrissage
C Effleurage
D Hacking

8 A healthy lady with menopausal symptoms would like an holistic massage. What action would you take?
A Give her a light body massage using only light effleurage movements
C Give a deep massage with lots of hacking and cupping
B Give a general massage
D Request medical permission before proceeding

9 What is the most appropriate client care during an holistic massage?
A To tell the client the procedure is the same for each client
B It is not necessary to explain the procedure to the client
C To explain how the massage procedure will be adapted to suit the individual needs
D To only explain the procedure to the client if he/she asks you

10 What immediate action would you take if your client reacted to the massage medium?
A Stop the treatment, remove the medium and place a cool damp cloth over the area
B Continue the treatment using a different massage medium
C Stop the treatment, remove the medium and wipe the area with surgical spirit
D Stop the treatment, remove the medium and put a warm compress on the area