Module 1 (Test 1) Flashcards
True or False. A body part is considered to have lymphedema when an abnormal accumulation of protein and water is present in the interstitial space due to a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system?
True
True or False. Lymphatic fluid is rich in protein.
True
True or False. Lymphedema is usually unilateral and when it is bilateral, it is always asymmetrical.
False.
True or False. Lymphedema on extremities occurs usually bilaterally.
False.
True or False. The pain purpose of the lymphatic system is to drain those substances that cannot be drained or reabsorbed by the circulatory system and returns them to the blood.
True.
True or False. Proteins can be reabsorbed by the venous system because they are small enough to enter the membranes of the venous end of the capillaries.
False.
True or False. Lymph fluid contained in the lymphatics of the intestinal system appears “milky” because of the content of fat.
True.
True or False. Superficial lymphatic system is located above the fascia.
True.
True or False. The interstitial fluid becomes lymph when it enters the lymph nodes.
False.
True or False. The anatomy of the initial lymph vessel plexus is important to use as CLTs because it allows us to re-route lymph to healthy areas in any direction.
True.
True or False. Lymph nodes can regenerate.
False.
True or False. Lymph collectors/vessels can regenerate.
False.
True or False. Most of the axillary lymph nodes are located between the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi muscles.
True.
True or False. The upper horizontal watershed separates the neck and shoulder territory from the territories of the arm and thorax.
True.
True or False. The lower horizontal watershed starts at the umbilicus and follows the caudal limitation of the rib cage to the vertebral column, at the level of T12.
True.
True or False. The sagittal watershed is located directly in the center/midline of the body, dividing the body into left and right.
True.
True or False. The gluteal watershed is located in the anterior thigh; beginning at the top of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), running down the back of the thigh, and ending at the popliteal fossa.
False.
True or False. Lymphatic territories are areas of the body that contain several collectors that drain towards opposite groups of regional lymph nodes.
False.
True or False. We utilize anastomoses during treatment, to re-route lymph fluid away from congested areas and towards healthy areas.
True.
True or False. The lymph fluid from the right lower quadrant and right lower extremity drain into the right venous angle.
False.
True or False. Deep breathing techniques are taught to patients in order to decrease the velocity of lymph flow through the thoracic duct.
False.
True or False. The jugular chain is the anterior limitation of the neck triangle, the supraclavicular chain is the posterior limitation of the triangle, and the accessory chain is the inferior limitation of the triangle.
False.
True or False. The SCM muscle forms the anterior border of the lateral cervical triangle.
True.