Module 3 Test

Question 1

In stage 0 of lymphedema, the transport capacity of the lymphatic system is “subnormal”.

Answer 1

T

Question 2

In secondary lymphedema, the transport capacity of the lymphatic system is reduced due to a congenital malformation or dysplasia of the lymphatic system.

Answer 2

F

Question 3

Hypoplasia is the most common type of dysplasia of the lymphatic system.

Answer 3

T

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Stage I of lymphedema is also called “reversible lymphedema”.

Answer 5

T

Question 6

Consistency of the tissue does not define the stages of lymphedema, rather the size of the limb

Answer 6

F

Question 7

Milroy’s disease presents at birth or before 2 years of age.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Primary lymphedema almost exclusively manifests in the lower extremities.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Best time to treat children with lymphedema is when they are sleeping.

Answer 9

T

Question 10

Compression garments are not recommended for children less than one year of age.

Answer 10

T

Question 11

Lymphatic filariasis has been identified by the World Health Organization as the second leading cause of permanent and long-term disability in the world.

Answer 11

T

Question 12

Lymphedema is a symptom; edema is a disease.

Answer 12

F

Question 13

An acute streptococcus skin infection is an absolute contraindication for complete decongestive therapy (CDT).

Answer 13

T

Question 14

It is safe to perform manual lymph drainage (MLD) to a patient with a severe congestive heart failure (CHF).

Answer 14

F

Question 15

Crohn’s disease is a contraindication for deep abdominal techniques.

Answer 15

T

Question 16

When the diameter of collectors is larger than normal resulting in a insufficient valvular system, this is referred as:

Answer 16

Hyperplasia

Question 17

All of the following are absolute contraindications for compression treatment except:

a. arterial diseases
b. spasticity
c. severe congestive heart failure
d. pregnancy

Answer 17

Pregnancy

Question 18

If a patient with a malformation of the lymphatic system develops lymphedema, this lymphedema is called:

Answer 18

Primary lymphedema

Question 19

If a patient develops lymphedema after a latency stage, this lymphedema is called:

Answer 19

Secondary Lymphedema

Question 20

All this is true about stage 1 lymphedema

Answer 20

It is possible to completely remove swelling

Does not have fibrotic tissue

There are no secondary skin changes

Question 21

Lymphedema Precox

Answer 21

is the most common subtype of primary lymphedema

occurs usually at puberty

is much more common in female patients

Question 22

Secondary lymphedema can be caused by:

Answer 22

A known insult to the lymphatic system

Surgery or trauma

Cancer or radiation

Question 23

It is estimated that over ____ million people are currently infected with filariasis with about ____ million disfigured, incapacitated and having recurrent infections.

Answer 23

120 – 40

Question 24

An angiosarcoma also known as Stewart Treves Syndrome:

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Chylous cysts can be found

Answer 25

below the naval line

Question 26

Which of the following is the best non-invasive diagnostic imaging used for patients with lymphedema?

Answer 26

Lymphoscintigraphy?

Question 27

Pregnancy, congestive heart failure (CHF), dysmenorrhea, and lleus are contraindications for __?

Answer 27

Abdominal techniques

Question 28

Acute infection and acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are both absolute contraindications for __?

Answer 28

Complete Decongestive Therapy

Question 29

Carotid endoarterectomy, hyperthyroidism on medication and Carotid-Sinus syndrome are all contraindications for __?

Answer 29

neck

Question 30

Peripheral arterial disease, Raynoud’s syndrome and spasticity are all contraindications for __?

Answer 30

Compression