Module 7 Flashcards
In the phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) the patient is seen daily.
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The goal for phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is to decongest the involved extremity.
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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).
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If the trunk adjacent to the lymphedema arm is not involved, you don’t have to ever treat that trunk.
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Phase II (improvement phase) of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is also called the self management phase.
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It is OK to treat a patient with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) with an acute streptococcus infection.
F
Lymphedema is a condition that needs to be managed for life. There is no cure for lymphedema.
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Good skin care reduces the chance of bacterial and fungal growth.
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Low pH products and lotions should be used for the treatment of the skin of patients with lymphedema.
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It is OK to treat patients with fungal infections on the skin as long as the medications to treat the fungus have started.
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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) techniques cannot be used for the treatment of wounds.
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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.
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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).
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The Law of LaPlace states that if the radius of a cylinder increases, the tension also needs to increase to achieve the same pressure.
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“Ace” bandages have HIGH working pressure and LOW resting pressure.
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Continuous compression should be maintained during phase I of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT).
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All these are effects of the use of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) except:
c) Eliminates the risk of re-accumulation after decongestion
Upper extremity garments would generally use:
Compression Class II (CCII)
Lower extremity garments would generally use:
Compression Class III (CCIII)
All of the following are effects of compression except:
Increase filtration
All of the following are effects of decongestive exercises except:
Decreases lymphangiomotoricity
Which of the following activities should be avoided by a lymphedema patient?
All these activities should be avoided by lymphedema patients
Which are the components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?
All above are the components of CDT
Which one of the Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) components best manipulates tissue pressure?
Compression
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?
A and B
- Foam and other padding materials
- Grey foam and comprifoams
