lymphatic drainage study guide

Question 1

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Answer 1

• a gentle, rhythmic style of massage that mimics the action of the lymphatic system

Question 2

How does LDM stimulate the immune system?

Answer 2

It helps move stagnant tissue fluid out of tissues and into the lymphatic vessels

Question 3

LDM works by moving the clients ____ in different directions

Answer 3

skin

Question 4

Parasympathetic state and the effects on the body

Answer 4

slows heart rate and breathing, relaxes muscles, and allows organs to resume normal functioning

Question 5

Sympathetic state and the effects on the body

Answer 5

reduces the “fight to flight response” to stress

Question 6

Describe massage style/ movements of LDM

Answer 6

very light, gentle, and strictly paced (relaxing)

Question 7

Movements not used for LDM

Answer 7

long strokes, heavy pressure, rapid motions (percussion), or pain/ discomfort

Question 8

Edema

Answer 8

• Excess fluid that causes swelling

Question 9

Things that contribute to temporary edema

Answer 9

• too much salt in the diet which causes fluid retention
• consumption of too much fluid

Question 10

2 types of lymphedema disease

Answer 10

1) Congenital/ primary lymphedema
2) Obstructive/ secondary lymphedema

Question 11

Causes of primary lymphedema

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malformation of blood and/or lymph vessels

Question 12

Causes of secondary lymphedema

Answer 12

obstruction due to infection, injury, irradiation, or surgery

Question 13

Symptoms of chronic lymphedema

Answer 13

pain, heat, redness, and more edema

Question 14

lymph fluid

Answer 14

• consists of water, electrolytes, and proteins

Question 15

interstitial fluid

Answer 15

• bathes/ nourishes the tissue cells

Question 16

lymphocytes

Answer 16

• immune cells that are distributed throughout the body

Question 17

Where do B- cells originate and mature?

Answer 17

in the bones

Question 18

Which are the helper cells in which produce antibodies?

Answer 18

B- cells help and T-cells produce antibodies

Question 19

Where do T- cells originate and mature?

Answer 19

bone marrow, but travel to thymus

Question 20

Flap valves

Answer 20

• little doorways that allow fluid to enter the lymphatic system

Question 21

function of lymph nodes, nodules, and tonsils

Answer 21

filter lymph and destroy microorganisms that may be dangerous to the body

Question 22

Afferent vessels

Answer 22

• carry lymph toward the nodes

Question 23

Efferent vessels

Answer 23

• carry lymph out and towards the lymphatic ducts

Question 24

Lymphatic ducts (which drains a larger portion of the body)

Answer 24

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct

Question 25

Organs that contain lymph tissue

Answer 25

lymph nodes, tonsils, the spleen, the thymus, and aggregated lymph nodules

Question 26

Medulla

Answer 26

- inner part of the lymph node

Question 27

Immune cells

Answer 27

lymphocytes, monocytes,, macrophages

Question 28

3 pairs of tonsils

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1) Pharyngeal 2) Palatine 3) lingual

Question 29

Adenoids

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- Pharyngeal tonsils that are removed when becoming infected and when obstructing breathing

Question 30

Largest organ of the lymphatic system

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The spleen

Question 31

Phagocytized

Answer 31

blood cells are broken down into parts

Question 32

Thymus and its importance

Answer 32

- two- lobed organ that supports the immune system

Question 33

Describe the flow of lymph though the lymph system

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1) Arteries and capillaries 2) Interstitial fluid 3) Initial lymphatics 4) lymph vessels 5) Lymph ducts 6) Veins

Question 34

Functions of the lymphatic system

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- protects agaist infection, maintaines fluid balance, removes waste

Question 35

Nonspecific immunity

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"Innate resistance"

Question 36

Specific immunity

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- "aquired" immune cells produce antibodies

Question 37

Describe the inflammation process

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1) Injury occurs 2) Bacteria enters 3) Damaged cells release chemical signals 4) Heat, redness, swelling, pain increase 5) Bacteria is recognized, attacked, and destroyed 6) Scar tissue is created to rebuild the damaged tissue 7) Increased lymph circulation removes debris and cells from damaged area

Question 38

What happens during an autoimmune disorder?

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When the body becomes confused and the immune system starts to attack self-cells

Question 39

Active immunity

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- Everyday exposure to antigens

Question 40

Passive immunity

Answer 40

- individuals receive antibodies from another source to protect against infection

Question 41

What is formed when neutrophil dies?

Answer 41

Pus

Question 42

Monocytes

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- eliminates dead or damaged cells

Question 43

Macrophages

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Clean up dead neutrophilis and other cellular debris (eats on it)

Question 44

What do basophilis release?

Answer 44

Histamine (promotes inflammation)

Question 45

What do the chemicals released by eosinophilis do?

Answer 45

Reduce inflammation

Question 46

Natural killer cells (where are they produced and what is their function)

Answer 46

Produced in red bone marrow, and they recognize and destroy tumor cells

Question 47

Causes of ordinary edema

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-injury, pregnancy, medications, lack of excersize, and menstrual symptoms

Question 48

Contradictions for LDM

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Cancer, kidney/liver/heart disease, infections, blood clots, high blood pressure

Question 49

Indications for LDM

Answer 49

inflammation, improving circulation, relieving allergies, edema, relieving tension and pain

Question 50

Client has chronic edema with no cause. What do you do?

Answer 50

Consult a physician to rule out serious health problems before receiving LDM

Question 51

Massage principles of LDM

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More the skin, apple gentle pressure, effect slow movements, more in proper direction, achieve the right

Question 52

Axillary

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- Lymph nodes of upper quadrants/ extremities

Question 53

Infuinal

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lymph nodes of lower quadrants/ extremities

Question 54

Specific conditions to ask about before performing LDM

Answer 54

heart issues, blood pressure, blood clot, phlebitis, varicose veins, liver disease, kidney disease, organ transplant, cancer, injury, asthma, pregnancy, diabetes, allergies, edema, and infection/illness

Question 55

What to do when a client will not give health information

Answer 55

Tell them it can cause physiological changes in the body and heat that massage can adversely affect some conditions