RE: ITEC Reflexology exam questions 2006
Is this ethical? Are there really people out there who are only qualifying because they have good short term memory? Some of this knowledge looks pretty essential for a therapist to me...........
Presumably theres an assessment by the course tutor too?
Sharon
RE: ITEC Reflexology exam questions 2006
hi sharon,
i am beginning to think the same actually.
when i first started to see the "sample" question papers posted here, i thought it was a tremendous resource. as a student, it would have been great to have had sample papers to practise on and get a feel for the type of questions. mind you, when i did the exams, the answers were essay style, so very different.
imo, multiple choice isnt necessarily the best method of exam, although of course, far easier for marking.
now i am a tutor, and having met with ITEC representatives and discussing this situation, i have to say...
students, you are doing yourselves a diservice by supplying the questions and answers... especially from what could be a currently circulatiing papers. true, maybe the chances of someone reading these papers getting the same questions is slim, but even so... "YOU" worked hard to do the exam and now "YOU" are giving someone else the answers... someone perhaps less able than yourself and therefore perhaps, who is not yet ready to be out there practising?
as a tutor, having sample questions is great to show students what may be asked... and for assessment, but i am thinking, generally publishing current papers is maybe not a good thing.
just my opinion, of course. 😮
RE: ITEC Reflexology exam questions 2006
With ITEC you (currently) have to do 10 Case studies and loads of coursework all of which have to acheieve a pass mark before you even get to sit the exams. You then get asked questions by the examiner whilst you are doing your practical exam. There is no way in my opinion that having some exams questions is going to be enough to qualify as a Reflexologist.
It may up your marks a little.
I did think about it before posting the questions and felt comfortable with it.
jenny
RE: ITEC Reflexology exam questions 2006
Hi All,
I am currently studying ITEC Reflexology.
At first i thought that these sample questions were a bit too good to be true but i feel that these actually got me through my A&P as it is a totally different way of revising and this is the way that best suits me, it is not a question of remembering the answers, it is a question of having a go at the question, looking at the answer to see if it is whatI thought then going through my notes/text books to check that the answer is correct. As i cant revise by reading a book and then try to remember exactly everything that i have just read.
Most of the questions that I practiced last year appeared on the paper and i could actually visualise the answer, tis a good feeling when you actually know the answer before looking at the choices and not through cheating but by revising 🙂
I have got my exams in May/June and I have got 40 case studies to hand in by May 15th it has been a hard slog so far but i am determined to ace it!! I thought massage was hard enough but this course really pushes you to the limit![:@]
Good luck to all who are in the same boat and hopefully there will be some qualified Reflexologists amonst us!!! 😮
Marie
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ITEC Reflexology MCQ - Test 1
1. Yellow skin colour on the feet may indicate that the client has
a. poor circulation
b. lymphatic problems
c. liver or gallbladder problems
d. digestive problems
2. The common name for Tinea Pedis is
a. ringworm
b. verucca
c. bunion
d. athletes foot
3. When reading the feet you would recognize a heel spur by observing:
a. extra bone growth in the heel
b. poor muscle tone
c. lack of oxygen to the feet
d. good circulation
4. Flabby feet may indicate
a. good muscle tone
b. poor muscle tone
c. lack of oxygen to the feet
d. good circulation
5. In reflexology how many longitudinal zones exist on the body
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
6. The reflex area of the sinuses are situated
a. at the tip of the big toe only
b. in the tip of the toes
c. in the balls of the feet
d. below the diaphragm line
7. Where is the reflex area for the Solar Plexus
a. on the centre of the diaphragm line
b. on the edge of the diaphragm line
c. just above the diaphragm line
d. just below the diaphragm line
8. Total contraindications to reflexology include
a. fever
b. during menstruation
c. arthritis
d. diabetes
9. Contraindications to reflexology include
a. phlebitis
b. acne
c. fatigue
d. insomnia
10. Define the meaning of crystals in relation to reflexology treatment
a. lumps in tissues contraindicated to treatment
b. stones used to enhance the atmosphere in the treatment room
c. congested areas of tissue
d. stones held by client to aid decongestion of tissues
11. In reflexology the method of thumb and/or finger walking is known as
a. snail walking
b. beetle walking
c. slug walking
d. caterpillar walking
12. Reflexology was brought to Britain in the 1960s by an English nurse called
a. Eunice Ingham
b. Dwight Byers
c. Ann Gillanders
d. Doreen Bayly
13. The reflex for the shoulder is
a. on the outside of the sole at the base of the little toe
b. on the outside of the sole at the base of the big toe
c. on the outside edge of the heel
d. on the inside of the sole at the base of the little toe
14. Which of the following is not correct aftercare advice?
a. do not drink any alcohol
b. drink plenty of water
c. eat a large heavy meal
d. relax for the rest of the day
15. The earliest recording of a therapy in the form of reflexology was found:
a. amongst the primitive tribes of Africa
b. in a European museum in the 1500s
c. in an Egyptian tomb drawing dated 2330BC
d. in China in the 1920s
16. Why is it important to observe the clients face during treatment.
a. to maintain eye contact
b. to make sure the client remains alert
c. to make sure the client remains asleep throughout the treatment
d. to gauge the effect of your pressure
17. Relaxation techniques include
a. professional and tactful consultation
b. effleurage, petrissage and tapotement
c. effleurage, petrissage and joint mobilization
d. a means of dispersing the medium before treatment
18. During treatment a clients palms may sweat do to
a. extreme mental fatigue
b. stimulation of the lymphatic system
c. release of nervous tension
d. elimination in the digestive system
19. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to reflexology
a. tinea unigium
b. verucca
c. impetigo
d. psoriasis
20. The following are nerves of the leg
a. tibial, peroneal and sciatic
b. ulnar, median and radial
c. posterior and anterior humerus
d. buccal, sural and femoral.
ANSWERS
1c, 2d, 3a, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10c, 11d, 12d, 13a, 14c, 15c, 16a, 17c, 18c, 19d, 20a
Posted by Angelfish - ITEC Reflexology Test 2
1.Which of the following conditions would you consider to be a total contraindication to treatment.
a. asthma
b. epilepsy
c. under the influence of drugs or alcohol
d. bruising
2.How would you approach someone with Tinea Pedis
a. perform a foot reflexology treatment
b. dont treat because it is a total contraindication
c. treat the feet but avoid the area involved
d. treat the feet with GP consent
3. Medical permission is needed to treat which of the following?
a. cardiovascular conditions
b. fever
c. bruising
d. menopause
4.How would you explain the term contraindication?
a. a curable condition
b. a condition that makes treatment more effective
c. a condition that makes treatment undesirable or impractical
d. a condition that is terminal
5. Which of the following would you classify as a localized contraindication?
a. diabetes
b. epilepsy
c. bruising
d. arthritis
6. The reflex area for the spleen is found
a. on the plantar surface of the right foot
b. on the plantar surface of the left foot
c. on the dorsal surface of the right foot
d. on the dorsal surface of the left foot
7. In which zone would you find the neck reflex
a. 5
b. 1
c. 2
d. 4
8. Which associated or helper reflexes would you work for Gout?
a. thyroid, liver, kidney
b. adrenal, liver, pancreas
c. solar plexus, kidney, adrenal
d. pancreas, kidney, thyroid
9. The bladder is situated in which of the following zones
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
10. If a client presented with heartburn, apart from your usual treatment, which direct reflex would you stimulate?
a. stomach
b. solar plexus
c. oesophagus
d. trachea
11. On the hands, the shoulder reflex is found
a. on the little finger
b. at the base of the little finger
c. at the base of the little toe
d. on the lateral aspect of the hand
12. On the hands, the transverse colon is found:
a. on the dorsal side of the right hand
b. on the palmar side of the right hand
c. on the dorsal side of both hands
d. on the palmar side of both hands
13. In hand Reflexology, if you were unable to work around the wrists, what other area could you work as a corresponding reflex?
a. knees
b. ankles
c. hips
d. elbows
14. A client of yours has gall stones, which reflexes would you work on?
a. gall bladder, adrenal glands and spinal nerves
b. gall bladder, diaphragm, parathyroid
c. gall bladder, stomach, thyroid
d. gall bladder, liver and all of the digestive tract
15. The reflex point of the ileo-caecal valve is
a. on the left foot
b. adjacent to the spleen reflex
c. below the waist line
d. above the waist line
16. How would you recognize the condition Hallux Rigidus
a. the top joint of the toe is curled under
b. the bones in the big toe are fused creating a stiff joint
c. inflammation and swelling of the big toe
d. a metabolic disorder causing painful swelling of toe joints
17. The condition Pes Planus is recognized as:
a. flat feet
b. high arches
c. enlarged toes
d. webbed feet
18. Plantar warts are caused by which of the following
a. fungal infection
b. bacterial infection
c. viral infection
d. a streptococcal infection
19. Tinea Pedis is
a. flaking and discoloured toe nails
b. a non-infectious fungal condition
c. an infectious fungal condition
d. an infectious viral condition
20. Rheumatoid arthritis is
a. caused by wear and tear on the joints
b. caused by excessive exercise
c. caused by an auto-immune condition
d. caused by trauma to the joint
21. The talus bone
a. is a carpal
b. is next to the scaphoid bone
c. forms the whole plantar aspect of the foot
d. joins with the tibia
22. Extensor carpi ulnaris
a. extends the wrist
b. extends the fingers
c. flexes the wrist
d. adducts the ulna
23. The action of the soleus muscle is to
a. flex the wrist and forearm
b. dorisflex the foot and heel
c. plantarflex the ankle and knee
d. invert the foot
24. Swollen feet could indicate
a. lymphatic problems
b. urinary problems
c. thyroid problems
d. digestive problems
25. Which of the following bones are found in the feet?
a. metacarpals, carpals and phalanges
b. capitate, carpals and phalanges
c. calcaneum, navicular and talus
d. cuboid, scaphoid and cuneiform
26. This therapy uses plants to treat both physical and psychological conditions
a. Bach flower remedies
b. Herbalism
c. Phytotherapy
d. Homeopathy
27. Kinesiology can be described as:
a. the use of herbs
b. deep relaxation
c. diagnosis by muscle testing
d. diagnosis by reading the eye.
28. This therapy incorporates three aspects dating back 4000 years and aims to achieve harmony between body, mind and spirit
a. Physiotherapy
b. Yoga/meditation
c. Reiki/spiritual healing
d. Homeopathy
29. Which therapy uses pressure to stimulate points along the meridians
a. Shiatsu
b. Acupuncture
c. Reiki
d. Bowen technique
30. A manipulative therapy using soft tissue techniques and the first complementary therapy officially recognized in law. Which of the following fits this description?
a. chiropractic
b. kinesiology
c. reiki
d. osteopathy
31. What aftercare advice would you give a client who was stressed and smoked and drank coffee to excess?
a. stop smoking and reduce coffee intake
b. stop smoking and cut out all coffee
c. reduce coffee intake gradually and try to cut down or stop smoking
d. carry on smoking and drinking coffee
32. Why do we advise clients to relax and take it easy after a treatment
a. to enhance the effects of the treatment
b. because they may feel tired after the treatment
c. so that the client feels they have had value for money
d. because you always give this advice
33. What is a healing crisis?
a. the client feels an immediate healing energy
b. the clients symptoms immediately disappear
c. the client experiences a worsening of symptoms after treatment
d. the client feels no different after treatment
34. During a reflexology treatment your client begins to cry. Do you:
a. immediately stop the treatment
b. worry that you have upset the client
c. reassure the client that this is a normal reaction
d. refer them back to their GP for further treatment
35. A client has an extreme reaction to a particularly sensitive reflex. They are concerned about this; what would you tell your client:
a. there is a major problem in that area
b. most people do not react in this way
c. accuse the client of not disclosing their full medical history
d. explain that this happens occasionally and is nothing to worry about
36. The word holistic comes from the
a. Chinese
b. Greek
c. Roman
d. Sanskrit
37. What do you understand by the term informed consent?
a. Informing the client they need to consent to treatment
b. Explaining what the treatment entails before the client consents to treatment
c. The client needs to sign that they consent to treatment
d. Telling the client nothing about the treatment
38. Modern reflexology is based on techniques developed by:
a. Per Henrik Ling
b. Ankhamor
c. The Reflexology council
d. Dr William Fitzgerald
39. Reflexology was brought to Britain in the 1960s by an English nurse called:
a. Eunice Ingham
b. Dorothy Bailey
c. Doreen Bayly
d. Ann Gillanders
40. In Zone Therapy, zone 1 is
a. from thumb to big toe
b. from little to little finger
c. from shoulder to shoulder
d. from little finger to big toe
41. Greeting the feet is
a. performed while deep breathing
b. the introduction of the therapists hands to clients feet
c. a good chance to check for contraindications
d. important to build a professional rapport
42. Why is it good practice for the client to be in an upright position during treatment
a. so that they dont fall asleep
b. so that the clients facial expression can be observed
c. so that they can watch the clock
d. so that they can talk to the therapist
43. During a treatment a clients palms may sweat. This is due to:
a. extreme mental fatigue
b. stimulation of the lymphatic system
c. release of nervous tension
d. elimination in the digestive system
44. When working on a client with Osteoarthritis would you:
a. perform a basic sequence only
b. avoid the parathyroids
c. pay particular attention to the digestive system
d. give extra attention to the adrenals and joints affected.
45. A client consults you because of persistent headaches. As well as giving a standard reflexology treatment do you:
a. refer them to their GP for investigation
b. reassure them that reflexology will help their condition
c. dont mention the headaches again
d. refer them to another complementary therapist
46. Which of the following is not a benefit of reflexology
a. improved digestion
b. relaxation of mind and body
c. mending a fractured bone
d. relief of stress symptoms
47. What are the primary reflex points to work for someone who has Hiatus Hernia
a. adrenals, parathryoids
b. stomach and oesophagus
c. solar plexus and heart
d. lungs and diaphragm
48. How long should you allow for a follow-up reflexology appointment?
a. ½ hour
b. ¾ hour
c. 1 hour
d. 1 ¼ hour
49. When new clients ask how often they should have a treatment, do you answer:
a. every day
b. every week
c. every month
d. as often as they can afford
50. Reflexology seeks to help clients regain full health and vitality by:
a. treating the clients symptoms
b. allowing them to unwind and relax
c. the physical effects of foot massage
d. treating them holistically thus enabling homeostasis to be restored.
Answers
1c, 2b, 3a 4c, 5c, 6b, 7b, 8c, 9a, 10a, 11b, 12d, 13b, 14d, 15c, 16b, 17a, 18c, 19c, 20c, 21d, 22c, 23c, 24a, 25c, 26b, 27c, 28b, 29a, 30d, 31c, 32a, 33c, 34c, 35d, 36b, 37b, 38d, 39c, 40a, 41b, 42b, 43c, 44d, 45a, 46c, 47b, 48c, 49b, 50d.
By Angelfish - ITEC REFLEXOLOGY TEST 3
1. The direct reflexes for emphesema are
a. sinuses, lungs
b. lungs, bronchi
c. bronchi, head
d. bronchi, sinuses
2. The reason for working the duodenal reflex is to:
a. encourage excretion of sweat
b. improve digestion
c. improve circulation
d. improve lymphatic drainage
3. The direct reflex for IBS is
a. large intestine
b. liver
c. bladder
d. gall bladder
4. In which zone would you expect to find the pituitary gland
a. 5
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
5. In which zone would you expect to find the gall bladder
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
d. 1
6. A client has a raised temperature with no known cause, what do you do?
a. foot reflexology
b. hand reflexology
c. explain why you cannot treat the client today
d. perform a light treatment
7. What treatment would you give a client who has bruising over a large area of one foot.
a. decline to treat until the bruising has gone
b. request GP consent
c. treat the feet, but avoid the bruising
d. treat the hands instead
8. Total contraindications to reflexology include:
a. contagious and infectious diseases
b. pregnancy
c. hypertension
d. osteoporosis
9. Flat feet could indicate that the client may have:
a. heart problems
b. liver or gall bladder problems
c. spine and digestive problems
d. poor circulation
10. An acetone smell from a clients feet may indicate
a. excess energy
b. glandular imbalance
c. constipation
d. urinary system out of balance
11. Hammer toes could indicate
a. head, face, teeth problems
b. sinus problems
c. ear problems
d. migraine
12. Which of the following is not correct aftercare advice
a. do not drink any alcohol
b. drink plenty of water
c. eat a large heavy meal
d. relax for the rest of the day
13. Aftercare advice is important in order to:
a. give value for money
b. maintain the effects of the treatment
c. ensure your commission on sales
d. control infections
14. The importance of drinking water after a treatment is:
a. to quench thirst
b. aid detoxification
c. aid digestion
d. to induce perspiration
15. Which of the following skin diseases is bacterial and contagous
a. Psoriasis
b. Folliculitis
c. Impetigo
d. Herpese simplex
16. Who introduce zone therapy as a science
a. Dr Edwin Bowers
b. Dr Henry Head
c. Dr William Fitzgerald
d. Dr Joseph Riley
17. What effect does free flow of energy have on the body.
a. stress
b. disease
c. weight loss
d. balance
18. What does homoeostasis mean
a. same time
b. same state
c. same part
d. same face
19. What do you understand by term contraindication
a. a condition that can be treated
b. a condition that makes treatment more effective
c. a condition that makes treatment undesirable
d. a condition that is terminal
20. Why are the feet most commonly used for reflexology
a. size, location and shape
b. length width and colour
c. position and action
d. stronger smelling to detect imbalance
21. What is the collective name for the bones of the ankle
a. carpals
b. metacarpals
c. tarsals
d. metatarsals
22. Which movement may be classified as a pressure movement
a. hook and back up
b. shaking
c. joint manipulation
d. effleurage
23. The tomb of Ankhamor dates back to
a. 1897AD
b. 2330BC
c. 1050BC
d. 70AD
24. Reflexology arrived in Britain in
a. 1925
b. 1870
c. 1980
d. 1966
25. Flexor carpi ulnaris
a. extends the wrist
b. extends the fingers
c. flexes the wrist
d. adducts the ulna
26. The position of the brachioradialis is
a. posterior arm crossing the elbow
b. posterior lower leg
c. beneath biceps
d. lateral anterior forearm
27. Pitting in the nail bed may be caused by:
a. viral infection
b. a bacterial infection
c. psoriasis
d. parasite infection
28. Hallux valgus is also known as:
a. heel spur
b. corn
c. hammer toe
d. bunion
29. When treating a client with Acne Vulgaris, the direct reflex is:
a. the pituitary gland
b. the thyroid gland
c. the face
d. the digestive system
30. The knee reflex is found
a. on the medial side of the foot
b. on the lateral side of the foot
c. on the plantar aspect of the foot
d. on the dorsal aspect of the foot.
ANSWERS
1b, 2b, 3a, 4d, 5b, 6c, 7d, 8a, 9c, 10d, 11a, 12c, 13b, 14b, 15c, 16c, 17d, 18b
19c, 20a, 21c, 22a, 23b, 24d, 25c, 26d, 27c, 28d, 29c, 30b
1)What is the main bone in upper arm
a)Ulna b)femur c)humerus d)radius
2.what disease/disorder would you have if you had excess cysts on uterus
a) Amedorrhoea b) ectopic pregnancy c) Polycystic ovarian syndrome d)dysmenorrhoea
3)where are the tonsils
a)pharinx, b) trachea c) thyroid d) cant remember
3. what separates the right and left sides of the hart
a) septum, supeerior vena carva c) pulmonary valved) pulmonary valve
4)what stage does spindle fibres disintegrate
a0metaphase, anaphase,telephase,prophase
5. in what does only half the number of chromosomes appear
a)zygote b) embryo c) gamete d)meiosis
6.where would you not find connective tissue
a)blood b)nervesc)lymphoid d)bone
7.what is not found in the epidermis
a) hair shaft b)pours c) melanocytes d) melanin
8.what disease disorder would you have with over production of white cells
a)leukaemia b)haemophilia c) arteriosclerosis d)anaemia
9)what part of the brain is responsible for emotions
a)cerebrum b)cerebellum c) midbrain d)hypothalamus
10.where is the tear duct located
a)nasal b)lacrimal c)zygomatic d) maxilla
11.how many pairs of ribs
a)12 b)4 c)8 d)10
12.how many pairs of nerves in the thoracic
a)12 b)5 c)8 d) 10
13. How many pairs of cranial nerves
a)10 b)5 c)8 d)12
14.where is urine produces
a) kidneys b)urethra ) ureters d)bladder
15.what disease/disorder often affects the big toe
a)gout b)oseo-arthritisc)cant remember