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Lymphedema TreatmentLymphedema - correct answer 1. Swelling of a body part, most often the extremities but may also occur in the face, trunk, abdomen, and genital area. 2. Accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues. 3. May have significant pathological and clinical consequences ...

Lymphedema TherapyDuring Complete Decongestive Therapy exercise: - correct answer Is performed with compression following MLD Typical volume reductions from intensive CDT: - correct answer Range between 55-65% A diet for lymphedema consists of: - correct answer None exists Elastic compressi...

Lymphedema Self-Test QuestionsLymphedema - correct answer -swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitial which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymph...

Lymphedema Quiz - TherapyDuring Complete Decongestive Therapy exercise: - correct answer Is performed with compression following MLD Typical volume reductions from intensive CDT: - correct answer Range between 55-65% A diet for lymphedema consists of: - correct answer None exists Elastic co...

Lymphedema Quiz - Practical Bandaging InstructionThe purpose of the dorsal hand piece wrist extension is to allow the bandage to bridge the wrist while increasing wrist circumference to allow better hand drainage. - correct answer True Benefits of grey foam include all of the following: structure...

Lymphedema Quiz - Complications of CDTRadiation damage: - Correct answer Is contraindicated to local deep MLD techniques False signs of cellulitis may appear due to: - Correct answer Recurrence of primary cancer at site of excision, bruising from compression with capillary fragility, dermal infil...

Lymphedema Quiz - Anatomy Perforating vessels: - correct answer exist in the percolators network The lymph ultimately enters the blood stream at: - correct answer the area of the left and right subclavian and internal jugular veins If a pt receives a pelvic lymphadenectomy, lymphedema can occ...

Lymphedema physiologySimple diffusion - correct answer A random process involving the even distribution of substances when mixed in a medium which follows a downward concentration high to low, (trying to create equilibrium) Osmosis - correct answer diffusion of water across a selectively permeabl...

Lymphedema Compression BandagingContraindications to compression include: - correct answer cardiac edema, acute cellulitis, severe arterial disease Indications for compression include: - correct answer phlebolymphostatic edema, lymphedema, lipedema Therapeutic effects of bandaging include: - c...

Lymphedema Complications of CDTRadiation damage: - correct answer Is contraindicated to local deep MLD techniques False signs of cellulitis may appear due to: - correct answer Recurrence of primary cancer at site of excision, bruising from compression with capillary fragility, dermal infiltrating...

Lymphedema BandagingShould you use short stretch or high stretch bandages for lymphedema? - correct answer Short T/F Short stretch bandages produce low resting pressure and high working pressure - correct answer True What reduces microcirculation to the skin? - correct answer High resting pres...

Lymphedema and Edema Which edematous conditions fall under the category of chronic venous disease? - correct answer -Lymphedema -Anasarca -Ascites Edema - correct answer is an abnormal increase in the interstitial (extravascular or tissue fluid) component of the extracellular fluid volume A...

lymphaticlymphatic nodules - correct answer smaller cluster of lymphocytes that lack a complete capsule lymphedema - correct answer a buildup of excess interstitial fluid causes close- ended - correct answer lymphatic capillaries are __vessels spleen - correct answer the _ filters blood and...

Lymphatic System lymphatic system - correct answer Consists of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphatic tissue operates in both cardiovascular and immune system lymph nodes - correct answer filter lymph small oval clumps of lymphatic tissue located at grouped intervals along lymph...

Lymph diagnosis Stage 2 lymphedema is - correct answer clinically apparent and always measurable Which statement best describes lymphedema - correct answer a protein rich swelling most often occurring in the extremities resulting in reactive fibrosis and decreased immune function phlebo-lymph...

Klose Lymphedema TrainingThe thoracic duct drains all of the following - correct answer The right leg, left arm, and left side of the head and neck; The intestines, genitourinary organs, and liver The left leg, both lower trunk quadrants, and both kidneys What is the main task of the lymph capil...

EdemaLymphedema - correct answerSwelling of the subcutaneous tissue as a result of excess lymph fluid in the interstitial tissue. Edema - correct answerAbnormal amount of fluid in the interstitial tissue; abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin; Greek word meaning "swelling". Joint e...

Edema (A "Swell" Lecture)What is edema? - correct answer -Edema is excessive fluid accumulation within the interstitial space (between cells) How can edema be diagnosed? - correct answer -Manifested by a palpable swelling (pitting edema) What type of edema doesn't 'pit'? - correct answer ...

DiagnosisPrimary lymphedema usually involves: - correct answer dysplasia of the pelvic and inguinal lymphnodes and vessels Characteristics of benign extremity lymphedema are: - correct answer positive Stemmer sign, pitting, skin color usually unchanged Common characteristics of lymphedema are:...

Chapter 34Edema or swelling is a potentially serious medical issue where a significant increase in the amount of interstitial fluid surrounding cells and tissues occurs. If edema were to occur in the interstitial fluid surrounding The capillary beds of a humans lungs what is the most likely outcome?...

Chapter 32A client who is a breast cancer survivor is a battling secondary lymphedema. How many women are affected by secondary lymphedema after cancer treatment? A. more than one-fourth B. less than one-fourth C. less than one-third D. more than one-third - correct answer A What is the pri...

Chapter 32: Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic SystemA nurse is documenting skin findings in a client with lymphedema. Which of the following descriptions would be most consistent with the expected presentation? Brawny Rubor Cyanotic Jaundice - correct answer Brawny A nurse is...

Chapter 20: Lymphatic System Lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymphoid organs and lymphoid tissue (throughout the body) - correct answer What four structures comprise the lymphatic system? Return fluid to the bloodstream, absorbs fat and fat soluble vitamins from the intestines, and defends the body ag...

Chapter 14Formation of lymph: a. Lymphocytopenia b. Lymphadenitis c. Lymphedema d. Lymphopoiesis e. Lymphoid - correct answer d Interstitial fluid: a. Contains antibodies produced by white blood cells b. Contains red and white blood cells c. Is found in the spaces between cells and become...

Chapter 14: Lymphatic and Immune System Formation of lymph a.) Lymphocytopenia b.) Lymphadenitis c.) Lymphedema d.) Lymphopoiesis e.) Lymphoid - correct answer d.) Lymphopoiesis Interstitial fluid contains or is a.) Antibodies produced by white blood cells b.) Red and white blood cells c...

Chapter 9 QuizWhere does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place within the lungs? - correct answer Alveoli. Rationale : The alveoli or air sacs are where the exchange of oxygen from the lungs and carbon dioxide from the capillaries of the circulatory system takes place. The high parti...

Chapter 6 Lymphatic Systemallergist - correct answer specialist in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity such as allergic reactions hematologist - correct answer specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues ...

bandaging/compression 3 types of compression systems - correct answer bandaging - used in the decongestive phase and for self-bandaging at night compression garments - used after decongestive phase (when the limb remains "stable" during the day) velcro devices - used if self-bandaging is not ...

Applications of CDT Pure lipedema is responsive to: - correct answer MLD then garments Of the factors listed, which groups is the most common etiology for lymphedema? - correct answer filariasis, cancer therapy, venous disease Plebo-lymphostatic edema has a clinical representation of: - corre...

Anatomy unit 5. /5.3 content quiz 100% SECTION 5.3: ENDOCRINE & LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS Which of the following describes the cause of Addison's disease? High levels of secretions of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland *Low levels of secretions of the hormones produces by the adrenal cortex H...

Anatomy Unit 4Lymph is called__________ fluid before it enters lymphatic vessels from the surrounding tissues. - correct answer tissue How are lymphatic collecting vessels different from veins? -Lymphatic collecting ducts carry lymph under higher pressure than similarly sized veins carry blood...

Anatomy and Physiology 102: Lymphatic System quiz Difference between Lymphatic and blood capillaries - correct answer Lympth have thinner walls and are larger in diameter Difference between Blood plasma, tissue fluid, and lymph - correct answer -Blood Plasma turns into -> Tissue fluid when it...

152 - 12B LymphedemaWhy Dr. Sousa, Why?!? - correct answer Chronic edema - correct answer 1. from increased lymphatic fluid a. occurs in upper and/or LE 2. older term: elephantiasis 3. types: a. primary: malformation of lymph vessels during fetal development 1) thus an inherited diso...

10 13. The lymphatic system includes: a. lymph ducts. b. lymph vessels. c. lymph nodes. d. all of the above. - correct answer D 14. The functions of the lymph vessels include: a. transportation of lymph. b. return of important nutrients. c. transportation of toxic substances. d. all of the a...