Lymphedema therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Causes of secondary lymphedema - ANS ️️ 1. radiation *most common 2. surgery * most common (oncologic, coronary bypass, ortho procedures, liposuction, lipectomy, etc) 3. trauma 4. filariasis 5. cancer (malignant lymohedema) 6. infection 7. self induced (artificial or ficticious) 8. CVI 9. iatrogenic (physician induced) 10. obesity (dependency) Treatments that exist for lymphedema (historical and gold standard) - ANS ️️ Gold standard is CDT. 2 phase therapy (Intensive and Main...

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 lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self care ed...

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

My Lymphedema QuizLymphedema - correct answer swelling of a body part; the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid; its a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema MLD compression bandages compression garments remedial exercises skin and nail care homecare Difference between primary and secondary lymphedema - correct answer primary is the result of lymphatic dysplasia and may p...

Lymphedema Self Test Questions With Complete Solutions Lymphedema - answer-swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitium which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - answerComplete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self c...

Lymphedema Self Test Questions and answers correctly solved 2023/2024 Lymphedema - 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 lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercise...

ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam 2019 Retake 1. 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? Lymphedema 2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min shoul...

LYMPHEDEMA - PART 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the gold standard for lymphedema treatment? - answer - Complete decongestive therapy What are the two phases of complete decongestive therapy? - answer - 1. Intensive reduction phase 2. Maintenance phase What encompasses the intensive reduction phase? - answer - -Skin care -manual lymphatic drainage -compression bandaging -exercise What encompasses the maintenance phase? - answer - -Daytime elastic garments -Night time compressi...

My Lymphedema Quiz Questions with Correct Answers Difference between primary and secondary lymphedema - Answer-primary is the result of lymphatic dysplasia and may present at birth, but more often develops later in life, the cause is unknown and it is inherited; secondary usually develops after surgery, radiation, trauma, and causes are usually known, can also be self induced, immobility, and cancer What are lymphedema praecox and tarda - Answer-Praecox is when primary lymphedema presents ...

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient with a history of Stage I bilateral lymphedema for balance training after an ankle sprain. Which activities would be the MOST appropriate intervention for this patient? a. Applying a moist heat pack to increase blood circulation and decrease pain post-balance activities b. Focus on long periods of standing balance activities without sitting breaks to increase standing endurance c. Performing strengthening exercise only while sitting on the ed...