Massage III

Question 1

Abnormal enlargement of a segment of the body.

Answer 1

Swelling

Question 2

Accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

Answer 2

Edema

Question 3

Increased permeability of capillaries, decreased plasma protein osmotic pressure, increase pressure and capillaries and venules, lymphatic flow obstruction.

Answer 3

4 main causes of Edema.

Question 4

Excessive fluid in the joint capsule indicating irritation or inflammation of the synovium.

Answer 4

Effusion

Question 5

An increase in extracellular fluid volume that is localized in a dependent area such as a limb.

Answer 5

Dependent Edema

Question 6

Edema that retains indentation produced by the pressure of palpation.

Answer 6

Pitting Edema

Question 7

The infiltration of subcutaneous tissues by mucoid material.

Answer 7

Solid Edema

Question 8

Accumulation of abnormal amounts of length fluid and associated swelling of subcutaneous tissues that results from the obstruction, destruction, or hypoplasia of lymph vessels.

Answer 8

Lymphedema

Question 9

A one-way drainage system designed to rid the tissues of unwanted material and excess fluid.

Answer 9

Lymph System

Question 10

_____ & ______ work together to ensure healthy circulation of fluids in the body.

Answer 10

Lymphatic system and Cardiovascular system

Question 11

Primary lymphedema, secondary lymphedema, trauma, radiation, burn, obstruction by tumor, scar, inflammation, or parasite, idiopathic lymphedema, postoperative edema, venous ulcer, and arterial ulcer.

Answer 11

Indications for Lymphedema

Question 12

Contraction of muscle, PROM, exercise, massage, compression garments, intermittent pressure devices, and elastic wraps.

Answer 12

Factor that compress lymph system

Question 13

Extreme temperatures, factors that may cause infection, blunt trauma, use of alcohol and nicotine, and travel wearing a well-fitting compression garment and elevate limb during flight.

Answer 13

Precautions for lymph patients

Question 14

Maintain excellent nutrition, obesity, perform meticulous skin and nail care, exercise daily, treat infections promptly and vigorously, seek Rx for even the slightest episode of lymphedema, use of hypoallergenic soaps and fragrances.

Answer 14

Continued Precautions for lymph patients.

Question 15

Acute infection, active cancer, CHF, and radiation.

Answer 15

Contraindications for lymphedema

Question 16

Drainage techniques SHOULD NOT ____ and ____.

Answer 16

Make the skin red or elicit pain.

Question 17

Area ____ to the node is treated before the _____ area.

Answer 17

Proximal, Distal.