Module 3 Test Flashcards
In stage 0 of lymphedema, the transport capacity of the lymphatic system is “subnormal”.
T
In secondary lymphedema, the transport capacity of the lymphatic system is reduced due to a congenital malformation or dysplasia of the lymphatic system.
F
Hypoplasia is the most common type of dysplasia of the lymphatic system.
T
Anyone who goes through a surgery involving the lymphatic system or trauma and DOES NOT develop visible lymphedema is considered to be in a Latency Stage.
T
Stage I of lymphedema is also called “reversible lymphedema”.
T
Consistency of the tissue does not define the stages of lymphedema, rather the size of the limb
F
Milroy’s disease presents at birth or before 2 years of age.
T
Primary lymphedema almost exclusively manifests in the lower extremities.
T
Best time to treat children with lymphedema is when they are sleeping.
T
Compression garments are not recommended for children less than one year of age.
T
Lymphatic filariasis has been identified by the World Health Organization as the second leading cause of permanent and long-term disability in the world.
T
Lymphedema is a symptom; edema is a disease.
F
An acute streptococcus skin infection is an absolute contraindication for complete decongestive therapy (CDT).
T
It is safe to perform manual lymph drainage (MLD) to a patient with a severe congestive heart failure (CHF).
F
Crohn’s disease is a contraindication for deep abdominal techniques.
T
When the diameter of collectors is larger than normal resulting in a insufficient valvular system, this is referred as:
Hyperplasia
All of the following are absolute contraindications for compression treatment except:
a. arterial diseases
b. spasticity
c. severe congestive heart failure
d. pregnancy
Pregnancy
If a patient with a malformation of the lymphatic system develops lymphedema, this lymphedema is called:
Primary lymphedema
If a patient develops lymphedema after a latency stage, this lymphedema is called:
Secondary Lymphedema
All this is true about stage 1 lymphedema
It is possible to completely remove swelling
Does not have fibrotic tissue
There are no secondary skin changes
Lymphedema Precox
is the most common subtype of primary lymphedema
occurs usually at puberty
is much more common in female patients
Secondary lymphedema can be caused by:
A known insult to the lymphatic system
Surgery or trauma
Cancer or radiation
It is estimated that over ____ million people are currently infected with filariasis with about ____ million disfigured, incapacitated and having recurrent infections.
120 – 40
An angiosarcoma also known as Stewart Treves Syndrome:
May develop from long-standing lymphedema
Usually develops in untreated lymphedema patients, more often than in treated lymphedema patients
It is rare but highly malignant
