Lymphedema b - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema? A. Keep both arms below the level of the client's heart. B. Use the client's left arm to obtain blood samples. C. Obtain blood pressure readings using the client's right arm. D. Limit range-of-motion exercises with the affected arm.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? a. Urticaria b. Lymphedema c. Headaches d. Mouth sores - Lymphedema

what are the indications for performing venipuncture? CORRECT ANSWER a) Indications: for the evaluation and management of many different disease processes -when the quantity required for testing is > can be obtained by puncturing the skin with a lancing device. The primary purpose of phlebotomy is to obtain a sample of blood for Dx testing, and only rarely is phlebotomy utilized as a therapeutic modality what are the contraindications for performing venipuncture.? CORRECT ANSWER b) Con...

Thymus Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): 2. Spleen Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): 3. Right Lymphatic Duct Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): 4. Thoracic Duct/ Left Lymphatic Duct Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): false, one way from the tissues to the heart True or False: Lymph flows from the heart ...

|SOLVED| - Elaborated-Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2 Module 5 Exam Lymphatic System Question 1 Label the organ below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): Your Answer: Spleen Spleen Question 2 Name the lymphatic vessel below (highlighted in blue, also indicated by the arrow): Your Answer: Thoracic Duct or Left Duct Thoracic Duct/Left Lymphatic Duct Question 3 True or False: Lymph flows in one direction from the tissues to the venous system. Correct! True False Quest...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? A. Urticaria B. Lymphedema C. Headaches D. Mouth sores Lymphedema A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuos IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min sho...

Which of the following patients is likely to be helped by a lumbosacral corset? 1. a thin person w/ a low back pain 2. a thin person w/ sciatica 3. an obese person w/ sciatica 4. an obese person w/ kyphosis A. 1,2,3. B. 1,24. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3,4. - A. An ambulatory patient presents w/ a Rx that reads "TEDS BK". A certified orthotic fitter should: Call the pt's physician for clarification. Measure the pt's ankle, calf & foot length. Measure the pt's ankle, thigh, & leg length. Fit the...

STI quizzesPrimary lymphedema can be the result of: a. Hypoplasia b Congestive Heart Failure c. Radiation Treatment d. Filariasis - correct answer A. Hypoplasia Which of the following is true regarding lymphedema? 1) Stage 2 of lymphedema consists of pitting edema and is reversible, 2) Mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer is the second cause of lymphedema in the U.S., 3) If untreated, lymphedema can resolve on its own, 4) Treatment of lymphedema includes manual lymphatic d...

Klose Lymphedema Training Questions And Verified Correct Answers 1. The lymphatic organs of the body are: Thymus gland, tonsils, Peyer's patches, spleen 2. Which of the following statement about the lymph nodes is true?: a) Lymph nodes have more efferent than afferent lymph vessels b) The majority of lymph nodes are found in the extremities c) There are 600-700 lymph nodes in the human body d) Lymph nodes are always palpable There are 600-700 lymph nodes in the human body 3. Wha...

STI quizzes Questions with complete solution 2023/2024Primary lymphedema can be the result of: a. Hypoplasia b Congestive Heart Failure c. Radiation Treatment d. Filariasis - correct answer A. Hypoplasia Which of the following is true regarding lymphedema? 1) Stage 2 of lymphedema consists of pitting edema and is reversible, 2) Mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer is the second cause of lymphedema in the U.S., 3) If untreated, lymphedema can resolve on its own, 4) Treatmen...