Lymphedema Bundled Exam Questions WITH CORRECT Answers

Lymphatic System & Lymphedema UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers The circulatory system: Arteries carry _____% of blood from heart to blood capillary. Veins carry _____% of blood from blood capillary to heart. Lymphatic system carries ____% of fluid from peripheral to heart. - CO...

Lymphedema and the lymphatic system UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Which systems is the lymphatic system involved in? - CORRECT ANSWER circulatory system: Collects and transports fluid back into the venous system -immune system: Protects the body from pathogens by rem...

Lymphatic system, lymphedema UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Organs that are apart of the lymphatic system include - CORRECT ANSWER - tonsils - thymus - bone marrow Lymph travels - CORRECT ANSWER - - spleen - from lymphatic capillaries to lymphatic vessels to larg...

Lymphedema and Integ UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers flow of lymph - CORRECT ANSWER vein - capillaries > vessels > nodes > trunks > ducts > lymphatic duct drainage - CORRECT ANSWER primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER disease, lymphedema praec...

Integ- lymphedema UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Secondary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymphedema with an identifiable cause Ex - Trauma, damage, disruption to the lymphatic systme Primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymphedema with no obvious cause. Usually caused b...

Integ- lymphedema UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER - accumulation of protein rich fluid in the interstitial space due to lymphatic structures missing/damaged chronic swelling that causes increased inflammatory response (increased macrophages an...

INTEG – Lymphedema UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is the most common cause of lymphedema in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER Breast Cancer Lymphedema vs Edema - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymph: - - Chronic, abnormal accumulation of protein and water in interstitial space, pro...

Lymphedema Quiz - Garment Measuring UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Which patient position is best for measuring for a lower extremity garment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Supine then standing or mild to moderate patients For a full leg garment (AG) which part of the leg would ...

Lymphedema Management Study Guide Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What are the different Tx's for Lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER -MLD -Multilayer Compression Bandaging -Compression Garments -Strength after Breast CA Exercise Program -Aquatic Exercise -Vasopneumatic Pumps -Kinesiotape -Low...

Lymphedema Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is the number 1 cause of lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER mosquito borne parasite found in tropical areas - Filariasis; What is the primary cause of lymphedema in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER treatments What are the tw...

Lymphedema Management UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What does the lymphatic system do? - CORRECT ANSWER interstitial tissues and brings it back to the blood stream How many liters does it move a day? - CORRECT ANSWER What is lymph fluid made of? - CORRECT ANSWER...

NPTE Lymphedema ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is the flow of lymph? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lymphatic collecting vessels - lymph nodes to filter the lymph - lymph collecting ducts - subclavian veins - - Lymphatic capillaries What are the two lymphatic ducts in the body and what ...

NPTE Lymphedema UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What amount of interstitial fluid is collected by the Lymph system? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Collects 10% to 20% of interstitial fluid - Collection of > 20% indicates that the venous system is not functioning properly What are the...

NPTE – Lymphedema UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Primary functions of the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER fluid not absorbed by the venous system Maintenance of fluid balance within the body Immune system defense Components of lymph - CORRECT ANSWER Protei...