Lymphedema bandaging - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lymphedema: Compression Bandaging Exam With Complete Solutions short stretch bandages - answer- primary used in decongestive phase of CDT - exert low resting pressure (low constriction force which ^ pt comfort at rest) - exert high working pressure (^ resistance to re-filling due to no stretch, preserves decongestive results between txs) - textile-elastic - no blood circulatory disturbance - construct a compression gradient (distal > proximal) to determine working vs resting pressure...

Lymphedema Compression Bandaging Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024 Contraindications 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: - correct answer fibrotic softening, decreased ultrafiltration, increased reabsorption Technical bandaging methods used to generate compression gradie...

Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system? Tonsils Thyroid Thymus Spleen Correct Answer Thyroid Which of the following statements is true for patients with breast edema? All are true Swimming is an excellent exercise for patients with breast edema. Patients with breast edema should avoid shirts/tank tops with a built-in shelf. Elastic taping may reduce edema by channeling fluid to the contralateral axilla. Correct Answer All are true What term is used for l...

CLT – TREATMENT EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ reflux as shown by lymphatic cysts/fistulas Correct Answer: cover with sterile gauze do not work on or around them use padding (i.e. donut or U-shaped) to avoid direct contact with bandages - Cover with sterile gauze during MLD for visual reminder to stay away - Apply local antibiotics around the fistulas - Do NOT manually work on or around the cysts - Pad cysts with soft foam material (don...

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: - correct answer fibrotic softening, decreased ultrafiltration, increased reabsorption Technical bandaging methods used to generate compression gradients include: - correct answer even spacing and ten...

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, comfort, softening and customization. - correct answer True The primary purpose for the stockinette layer is bandage adherence and wicking of moisture. - correct answer True The "X" at the c...

bandaging compression Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024 verified to pass3 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 possible and limb size fluctuates pull-on applications - used in lieu of self-bandaging once the limb size is stable difference between short s...

Lymphedema Treatment Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers what are the lymphedema treatment options? - answer*complete decongestive therapy* - gold standard sequential pneumatic compression pumps surgery medications kinesio taping low level laser therapy what is the rationale of complete decongestive therapy? - answer- move excess lymphatic fluid into healthy lymph vessels in adjacent quadrants - promote additional lymphatic drainage and prevent fluid re-accumulation through gradi...

bandaging/compression3 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 possible and limb size fluctuates pull-on applications - used in lieu of self-bandaging once the limb size is stable difference between short stretch and long stretch bandaging - correct answer short ...

CLT – treatment exam question with complete solutions to adjust to hypersensitivity with light MLD and bandage techniques pain usually diminishes within few sessions - MLD: NOOOOO unless combined with lymphedema, then for analgesic effect with or without compression - Treat WHOLE BODY, unlike in LDA, include regional lymph nodes, lighter pressures in MLD and may need to use compression in initial tx or not, always with padding (anterior tibial area with non-dense materials (Komprex...