Hydrotherapy Test Questions

Question 1

How is hydrotherapy used in massage therapy?
A) Enhances impairment and wellness-based massage treatments
B) Is an important part of self-care for the therapist
C) Used as part of self-care for the patient
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D) All of the above

Question 2

Homeostasis is:
A) When water is at its highest boiling point
B) The body’s attempt at maintaining balance in all functions
C) The measurement of blood against the arterial walls
D) None of the above

Answer 2

B) The body’s attempt at maintaining balance in all functions

Question 3

The body's core temperature is around:
A) 27 degrees 
B) 37 degrees
C) 40 degrees
D) 15 degrees

Answer 3

B) 37 degrees

Question 4

The part of the brain that acts as our thermostat is called the:
A) Hypothalamus
B) Brain Stem
C) Thyroid
D) Cerebellum

Answer 4

A) Hypothalamus

Question 5

Vasoconstriction is:
A) A heat conserving mechanism
B) Blood vessels expanding in response to heat
C) A heat releasing mechanism
D) All of the above

Answer 5

A) A heat conserving mechanism

Question 6

Before using a hydrotherapy application you should:
A) Take a thorough case history
B) CI’s and precautions are taken into consideration
C) Ask for consent
D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

You should apply cold therapy to a chilled patient.
A) True
B) False

Answer 7

B) False

Question 8

The larger the temperature difference between the skin and the modality used, the stronger the effect will be.
A) True
B) False

Answer 8

A) True

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of heat conserving mechanisms?
A) Piloerection
B) Shivering
C) Perspiration
D) A & B

Answer 9

D) A & B

Question 10

Whether "dipping," painting or using paper towel, how many layers of paraffin wax should you apply?
A) 8-10
B) 7-9
C) 4-5
D) 10-12

Answer 10

A) 8-10

Question 11

The head, face, neck and respiratory passages are reflexively connected to the?
A) Elbow
B) Feet
C) Head
D) Sacrum

Answer 11

B) Feet

Question 12

Which of the following are considered a fomentation?
A) Paraffin wax
B) Hydrocollator pack
C) Ice pack
D) A & B
E) None of the above

Answer 12

D) A & B

Question 13

Which of the following uses would be contraindicated for a hot foot bath?
A) To ease tired achy feet
B) To reduce a headache
C) To reduce swelling in an acute ankle sprain
D) To warm a chilled client

Answer 13

C) To reduce swelling in an acute ankle sprain

Question 14

If you are an excellent therapist you can confidently control the client’s response to any hydrotherapy modality.
A) True
B) False

Answer 14

B) False

Question 15

The presences of wires, pins and staples etc is an absolute general contraindication to a heat treatment.
A) True
B) False

Answer 15

B) False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a local contraindication for hydrotherapy?
A) Gangrene
B) Open wound/lesion
C) During radiation therapy
D) Fever

Answer 16

D) Fever

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a local caution to hydrotherapy?
A) Absent or altered sensation
B) Raynaud's disease
C) Severe varicosities 
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Answer 17

D) All of the above

Question 18

When a client has an unexpected and undesirable response to a hydrotherapy treatment, this is considered?
A) A general contraindication
B) A local caution
C) A negative reaction
D) A general caution

Answer 18

C) A negative reaction

Question 19

General rules of hydrotherapy application include which of the following?
A) Always adapt the treatment to the patient
B) Stay with the patient throughout the treatment
C) “As warm as necessary, as cold as possible”
D) All of the above are true
E) Rules are made for breaking!

Answer 19

D) All of the above are true

Question 20

Which of the following are considered assessment tools, pre-treatment for a hydro modality?
A) Skin discrimination test
B) Patch test
C) Nail bed test
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Answer 20

D) All of the above

Question 21

Full body hydrotherapy treatments tend to be very sedating , therefore the cardiovascular history of the patient is not concerning.
A) True
B) False

Answer 21

B) False

Question 22

The maximum acceptable heart rate during a full body heat treatment is 170 minus the age of the patient.
A) True
B) False

Answer 22

A) True

Question 23

Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication for full body hydrotherapy treatments.
A) True
B) False

Answer 23

B) False

Question 24

Heating compresses begin at cold temperatures and are therefore indicated for acute, subacute and chronic injuries.
A) True
B) False

Answer 24

B) False

Question 25

Contrast applications are much more effective at increasing local circulation in a tissue area than heat or cold alone.
A) True
B) False

Answer 25

A) True

Question 26

Your patient has access to a hot whirlpool and a sauna at her local gym. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) For all patients, the level of the water in a hot whirlpool should always be below the heart
B) Alternating between a sauna and a cool or cold shower can improve recovery from workouts and physical activity plus alleviate symptoms of DOMS
C) The whirlpool utilizes the water resistance and hydrostatic pressure
D) B & C

Answer 26

D) B & C

Question 27

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding saunas?
A) The sauna rule of etiquette says “if you bring beer, you are expected to share”
B) The sauna is always adapted to the person with the most experience
C) The sauna is a heated dry environment that facilitates perspiration, evaporation and detoxification
D) A sauna should last around 6 hours with most of the time spent in the heat with several brief air breaks

Answer 27

C) The sauna is a heated dry environment that facilitates perspiration, evaporation and detoxification