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Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to the lymph vascular system? A. Lymph flow depends on intrinsic contractility B. Lymph flow is unidirectional from the interstitium to the venous system C. Lymph vessels process many liters of fluid per minute D. Lymphatic obstruction typically results in a collection of protein rich fluid - answerC The tributary region of the LEFT INGUINAL nodes is: Left testes, left ovary, left kid...

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers what are the components of the lymphatic system? - answer1. lymph vessels 2. lymph nodes 3. spleen 4. thymus ls 6. lymphocytes 7. peyers patches lymph vessels - answercollect and transport protein rich fluid (lymph) from the interstitium to the CNS lymph nodes - answerfiltering stations for the lymph fluid and serve as a storage place for white blood cells (WBC) (lymphocytes) spleen - answerused to dispose of aged red blood cells (...

Lymphedema and Edema Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024 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 Anasarca - correct answer extreme *generalized* edema, is a medical condition characterized by *widespread swelling* of the skin and subcutaneous tissue due ...

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers •Transports lymph load to the venous system •Removes excess fluid from interstitium •Transports fat (chyle) in the intestinal lymph vessels •Lymphatic Organs= Body's defense system that can detect and combat pathogens, exogenous cells and malignant cells - answerwhat are the functions of lymphatic system? interstitial fluid or plasma - answerwhat is lymph called before it hits the lymphatic system? bone marrow and thymus splee...

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to the lymph vascular system? A. Lymph flow depends on intrinsic contractility B. Lymph flow is unidirectional from the interstitium to the venous system C. Lymph vessels process many liters of fluid per minute D. Lymphatic obstruction typically results in a collection of protein rich fluid - answerC The tributary region of the LEFT INGUINAL nodes is: Left testes, left ovary, left kid...

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to the lymph vascular system? A. Lymph flow depends on intrinsic contractility B. Lymph flow is unidirectional from the interstitium to the venous system C. Lymph vessels process many liters of fluid per minute D. Lymphatic obstruction typically results in a collection of protein rich fluid - answerC The tributary region of the LEFT INGUINAL nodes is: Left testes, left ovary, left kid...

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers what are the components of the lymphatic system? - answer1. lymph vessels 2. lymph nodes 3. spleen 4. thymus ls 6. lymphocytes 7. peyers patches lymph vessels - answercollect and transport protein rich fluid (lymph) from the interstitium to the CNS lymph nodes - answerfiltering stations for the lymph fluid and serve as a storage place for white blood cells (WBC) (lymphocytes) spleen - answerused to dispose of aged red blood cells (...

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...