Massage Therapist FREE Essential Oils For Massage Therapy Question and Answers 2

Question 1

Which essential oil is most commonly recommended for reducing muscle inflammation during a post-event sports massage?

Accepted Answer

Wintergreen

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Eucalyptus

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Lavender

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Frankincense

Question 2

What is the recommended maximum concentration of essential oils in a carrier oil for a full-body massage on an adult client?

Accepted Answer

2-3%

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1%

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5%

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10%

Question 3

A client reports feeling nauseous during a massage using peppermint oil. What is the BEST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the scented linens and ventilate the room

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Add more carrier oil to dilute it

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Apply lavender oil to counteract the peppermint

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Continue the massage but avoid the chest area

Question 4

Which carrier oil has the longest shelf life and is least likely to become rancid during storage?

Accepted Answer

Jojoba oil

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Sweet almond oil

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Grapeseed oil

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Sunflower oil

Question 5

When performing aromatherapy massage on a pregnant client in her third trimester, which essential oil should be strictly AVOIDED?

Accepted Answer

Clary sage

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Mandarin

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Ylang ylang

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Chamomile

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of performing a patch test before using an essential oil blend on a new client?

Accepted Answer

To check for allergic or sensitivity reactions

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To determine the client's scent preferences

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To verify the oil blend's viscosity is correct

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To ensure the essential oil has not expired