10-9d Assess Swelling/ Cryotherapy/Compression LAB

Question 1

How do you take a girth measurement of the ankle? key landmarks?

Answer 1

a. Mid-way between lateral malleolus and anterior tibialis tendon
b. Pull tape across instep (distal to navicular tuberosity)
c. Across arch and proximal to base of 5th metatarsal
d. Around anterior tibialis tendon, distal to medial malleolus
e. Across Achilles tendon, distal to lateral malleolus
f. Return to start position

Question 2

Where do you measure knee circumference?

Answer 2

a. Around joint line
b. 5 cm above joint line
c. 10 cm above joint line
d. 15 cm above joint line
e. 15 cm below joint line

Question 3

What is the purpose of compression wrapping?

Answer 3

Increases venous return to the heart

Decreases capillary permeability

Question 4

What are some important things to remember with compression wrapping?

Answer 4

basket weaving pattern
not too tight/loose
elevate to get fluid out