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Hot stones revision Flashcards

1
Q

The ideal temperature for the hot stones is:

A

43-60 degrees

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2
Q

From what country do hot stones originate

A

North America

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3
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Which one of the stones used for hot stone therapy

A

Basalt

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4
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Which of the stones are used for cold stone therapy

A

Marble and marine

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5
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Why would you place a warm stone on the lumbar area?

A

To comfort and ground the client

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6
Q

What stone holds heat for longer

A

Basalt

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7
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What does the term tucking mean

A

Placing stones under a body part when it starts to cool

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8
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What does the term chasing mean

A

A cold stone followed by a hot stone

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9
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Basalt stone derives from which rock

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Molten volcanic rock

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10
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which of the following is an effect of cold stones on the body:

a) speeding up oxygen and nutrients to capillaries
b) increasing pulse rate and blood pressure
c) speeding up production of histamine
d) vaso-constriction of blood vessels, anti-inflammatory

A

d) vaso-constriction of blood vessels, anti-inflammatory

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11
Q

which TWO of the following are contra-actions of stone therapy treatment:

1) decreased sweating
2) increased sweating
3) dehydration
4) decreased urination

A

2) increased sweating

3) dehydration

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12
Q

Pulmonary circulation involves the heart and

A

Lungs

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13
Q

The action of the hamstring muscles are

A

extension of hip and flexion of knee

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14
Q

where are the buccal lymph nodes

A

by side of mouth

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15
Q

Which of the following carries oxygenated blood:

a) superior vena cava
b) pulmonary vein
c) subclavian vein
d) inferior vena cava

A

b) pulmonary vein

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16
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What artery carries oxygenated blood to the head

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Carotid

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17
Q

What is the strongest and largest bone of the tarsals

A

Calcaneus

18
Q

which of the following describes the term geothermotherapy

a. use of hot and cold water
b. use of hot stones
c. use of cold water
d. use of hot and cold stones

A

d. use of hot and cold stones

19
Q

. the term heliotherapy is related to what

A

The sun

20
Q

Rose quartz is a…

A

Semi-precious stone

21
Q

Rose quartz can be used to…

A

Take away negative energy

22
Q

when working with a client’s energy it is best to approach from which side

A

Left

23
Q

What is the colour of the sacral chakra

A

Orange

24
Q

what is the colour of the solar plexus chakra

A

Yellow

25
Q

what part of our nervous system is involved with digestive actions in the body

A

autonomic nervous system

26
Q

Describe an artery

A

Thick walls and slight flexibility

27
Q

What vein carries deoxygenated blood back from the body towards the heart

A

Subclavian vein

28
Q

where is the brachial vein to be found

A

Arm

29
Q

The saphenous vein will collect deoxygenated blood from where

A

Leg

30
Q

where is the aortic arch to be found

A

Above the heart

31
Q

what is found in the pulmonary artery

A

Deoxygenated blood

32
Q

What is found in the cisterna chyli

A

lymphatic fluid

33
Q

why is it especially important to thermo test a diabetic

A

they suffer with lack of sensation and poor wound healing

34
Q

In what direction is it best to massage and drain

A

Towards the lymph nodes

35
Q

Where can the tensor fascia latae be found

A

Outer thigh

36
Q

where can the Gracilis muscle be found

A

Inner thigh

37
Q

where is insulin produced

A

pancreatic islets of langerhan

38
Q

A person suffering with Angina is likely to suffer

A

Pain in the left arm and left side of neck

39
Q

Brittle bone syndrome is otherwise known as

A

Osteoporosis

40
Q

what type of muscle is found in the alimentary canal

A

involuntary

41
Q

Which way would you best massage a person who suffers with IBS

A

Sedative moves to relax the client

42
Q

How would you position a frail elderly person in a treatment

A

Slightly raised, supine

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