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Cupping for the Modern Practitioner

Question 1:

What can contribute to a constant state of inflammation within the body?

A) Medication

B) High Stress

C) Acidic Diets

D) All of the above

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Question 2:

What are the primary Mechanisms of Cupping?

A) Negative Pressure, Fluid Exchange & Vasodilation

B) Trigger Point

C) Dynamic Cupping

D) Static Cupping

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Question 3:

Negative pressure from cupping therapy can facilitate the following outcomes.

A) Stretching

B) Reflexology

C) Myofascial Release

D) None of the above

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Question 4:

5 Minutes of Cupping equates to how much time of a deep tissue massage?

A) 10 minutes

B) 20 minutes

C) 30 minutes

D) Same amount of time

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Question 5:

How can you tell if an area is ischemic when you cup?

A) No change in skin color

B) Client has heart disease

C) Skin stays cool to the touch in comparison to other areas worked

D) A & C

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Question 6:

What does not occur when you cup?

A) Vital nutrients are resupplied

B) Draws up toxins & stagnate blood

C) Client is not relaxed

D) Increase of metabolism of sweat & sebaceous glands

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Question 7:

How can cupping impact GI disorders?

A) Can cause constipation

B) Can make Crohn’s Disease worse

C) Can improve digestion & nutrient absorption

D) Can cause diarrhea

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Question 8:

Cupping ____________ in individuals suffering from chronic pain?

A) Is contraindicated for severe pain

B) Helps only if cupped once

C) Increases rate of recovery from pain

D) Makes pain worse

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Question 9:

How can cupping affect the lymphatic system?

A) Increase abdominal congestion in some persons

B) You can only cup one way to effect lymphatic system

C) Supports only superficial lymphatic drainage

D) Supports immune system functions

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Question 10:

How does cupping affect the muscular system?

A) Lifts & Rolls the tissue creating space

B) Promotes overall skeletal muscle health

C) Decreases muscle recovery

D) A & B

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Question 11:

How does Cupping affect the circulatory?

A) Not recommended for persons with decreased circulation

B) Decreases circulation to areas of ischemia

C) Encourages venous return

D) Increases blood pressure

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Question 12:

The following is true about using therapeutic essential oils:

A) Apply before cupping

B) Cupping will decrease the absorption of essential oils

C) You will need to use more essential oils when cupping

D) For deeper and more rapid absorption apply after cupping

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Question 13:

Which of the following is not a contraindication for cupping?

A) Sunburn

B) Recent trauma

C) Fasting

D) Lethargic or exhausted client

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Question 14:

What precautions should be employed for pregnant persons?

A) Light or moderate pressure

B) Cupping the stomach up to the 6th month is permitted

C) Lymphatic drainage over pitting oedema on lower legs

D) B & C

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Question 15:

What is not an endangerment zone?

A) Sternocleidomastoid

B) Femoral Triangle

C) Antecubital Region

D) Anterior Triangle

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Question 16:

How long can a Licensed Massage Therapist (USA) leave a stationary cup on the body?

A) 5 minutes

B) 10 minutes

C) 15 minutes

D) There is no set time

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Question 17:

What does not apply to weak cupping pressure?

A) Will leave a slight pink mark on the body

B) Can be applied anywhere on the body

C) You can only use it on the debilitated adults

D) Will help remove stagnation

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Question 18:

What does not apply to strong cupping?

A) Will leave the client stimulated and ready to go

B) Blistering

C) Tiredness/fatigued

D) Dark cupping marks

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Question 19:

When cupping, what does not apply?

A) Only one hand is recommended when cupping

B) Strong cupping over the kidneys is recommenced for better lymph drainage

C) It is better to stay with an area of concern and sensitivity until treatment is finished

D) All of the above

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Question 20:

Cupping marks are not a result of the following;

A) Environment

B) Weak Qi

C) Phlem Excess

D) Missing a meal-Periods of fasting

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Question 21:

Always end your treatment with the following;

A) Dry Sauna

B) Lymphatic drainage

C) Ice

D) Follow-up appointment

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Question 22:

When performing lymphatic drainage, always follow…

A) Distal to Proximal

B) Proximal to distal

C) Lymphatic drainage is discretional

D) Drain the back to the top of the hip

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Question 23:

Suction & Release or Flash Cupping is not used for ___________.

A) Warming up an area

B) Adhesions

C) Frozen Shoulder

D) Desensitizing

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Question 24:

When working on a Trigger Point, what should be followed?

A) Warming area - pretreating

B) Understanding the pain referral system

C) Using Ionic cups to pretreat an area

D) Leaving a cup on static for 15 minutes

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Question 25:

When should an asthma or bronchial treatment not be performed?

A) Pre-treating

B) Excessive phlegm

C) During an asthma attack

D) The elderly

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Question 26:

When using the magnets what are the contraindications?

A) Asthma treatment during an attack

B) Transdermal patches

C) Pregnancy

D) All of the above

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Question 27:

What is correct when using magnets in polycarbonate cups?

A) Start by placing a cup with the red magnet on the body

B) Magnets in place can be used for static & dynamic cupping

C) Start by placing a cup with the blue magnet on the body

D) B & C

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Question 28:

When addressing the quadriceps, what is the best way to work?

A) Apply cups before stretching

B) Leave cup on the quadricep 10-15 minutes

C) After stretching work cross fiber (horizontal) on the leg to warm then with the grain of the muscle (vertical)

D) All of the above

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Question 29:

What is the best way to work with the IT band?

A) Work the band in its entirety with each treatment.

B) Loosen the facia before stretching, starting slow and increasing the speed of movement of the cup.

C) Work the IT band from the TFL to proximal to the popliteal.

D) When stretching the leg it is more effective without cups.

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Question 30:

When purchasing cups, what should you consider?

A) It is better to limit the different types of cups.

B) Every person’s body is different so we need a variety of cups to work effectively.

C) Having magnets in the cup provides limited use.

D) The quality of silicone used in the cups is not an issue.

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