Module 6 review sheet

Question 1

Describe the difference between edema and lymphedema

Answer 1

Edema is fluid accumulation in interstitial tissue from any cause whereas lymphedema is specific to an issue in the lymphatic tissue.

Question 2

DVT is asymptomatic in about _____ of all cases

Answer 2

half

Question 3

there is _____ cure for lymphedema

Answer 3

no cure

Question 4

Unless a massage therapist has specifically trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), massage should be _____ on areas with lymphedema

Answer 4

avoided

Question 5

3 primary functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 5

drain and filter excess interstitial fluid

transport dietary lipids

carries out immune response

Question 6

What should you do as a MT if your client has neuropathy?

Answer 6

Communication is key – continually check in on how the cl is doing and what feels good or doesn’t feel good so that tx can be adjusted as needed.

Question 7

5 risk factors of DVT

Answer 7

pregnancy/postpartum

obesity

cigarette smoking

hx of DVT, stroke, heart attack, hypertension, sepsis

prolonged bed rest

Question 8

2 sx of DVT

Answer 8

pain in affected legs that may feel like cramping or soreness

swelling in affected leg

Question 9

What precautions need to be taken as an MT if your client arrives with
swollen tissue that appears to be from fluid build-up?

Answer 9

• Area of swelling should be avoided
• Elevate affected area
• Potentially postpone massage until cl had consulted physician and ruled out DVT, other blood clot, or lymphedema.