Module 7

Question 1

In the phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) the patient is seen daily.

Answer 1

T

Question 2

The goal for phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is to decongest the involved extremity.

Answer 2

T

Question 3

In treating lymphedema, one must treat the healthy quadrant (territory on the trunk opposite to the affected extremity) to create a suction effect on the involved quadrant (if unilateral involvement).

Answer 3

T

Question 4

If the trunk adjacent to the lymphedema arm is not involved, you don’t have to ever treat that trunk.

Answer 4

F

Question 5

Phase II (improvement phase) of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is also called the self management phase.

Answer 5

T

Question 6

It is OK to treat a patient with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) with an acute streptococcus infection.

Answer 6

F

Question 7

Lymphedema is a condition that needs to be managed for life. There is no cure for lymphedema.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Good skin care reduces the chance of bacterial and fungal growth.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Low pH products and lotions should be used for the treatment of the skin of patients with lymphedema.

Answer 9

T

Question 10

It is OK to treat patients with fungal infections on the skin as long as the medications to treat the fungus have started.

Answer 10

T

Question 11

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) techniques cannot be used for the treatment of wounds.

Answer 11

F

Question 12

In phase II of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), garments should be worn during the day and if needed, bandages or bandaging alternatives should be worn during the night.

Answer 12

T

Question 13

There is always a risk of re-accumulation of fluid following decongestion if compression therapy is not used in the treatment of lymphedema with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT).

Answer 13

T

Question 14

The Law of LaPlace states that if the radius of a cylinder increases, the tension also needs to increase to achieve the same pressure.

Answer 14

T

Question 15

“Ace” bandages have HIGH working pressure and LOW resting pressure.

Answer 15

F

Question 16

Continuous compression should be maintained during phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT).

Answer 16

T

Question 17

All these are effects of the use of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) except:

Answer 17

c) Eliminates the risk of re-accumulation after decongestion

Question 18

Upper extremity garments would generally use:

Answer 18

Compression Class II (CCII)

Question 19

Lower extremity garments would generally use:

Answer 19

Compression Class III (CCIII)

Question 20

All of the following are effects of compression except:

Answer 20

Increase filtration

Question 21

All of the following are effects of decongestive exercises except:

Answer 21

Decreases lymphangiomotoricity

Question 22

Which of the following activities should be avoided by a lymphedema patient?

Answer 22

All these activities should be avoided by lymphedema patients

Question 23

Which are the components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?

Answer 23

All above are the components of CDT

Question 24

Which one of the Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) components best manipulates tissue pressure?

Answer 24

Compression

Question 25

The fact that a swollen extremity generally loses its shape makes it necessary to use materials to construct a cylinder. Which materials are usually utilized for this purpose?

Answer 25

A and B

• Foam and other padding materials
• Grey foam and comprifoams