Quiz 3 Lymph Flashcards
What are you inspecting for when evaluating the lymph nodes?
Edema, erythema, red streaks, enlargement
When evaluating the lymph nodes what is the patient placement?
Slight flexion
What fingers do you use to palpate the lymph nodes?
Second and third digits (pads)
What nodes are at the skull base?
Occipital
What noes are over the mastoid ?
Postauricular
What nodes are in front of the ear?
Preauricular
What noes are anterior to the mandible angle?
Parotid
What nodes are between the angle and tip of mandible ?
Submandibular
What nodes are behind the mandible tip (chin)
Submental
What nodes are behind the mandibular angle?
Tonsillar nodes
What nodes are anterior scm?
Superficial anterior cervical nodes
Are lymph nodes easily palpable ?
No
The harder the node the _________?
More likely malignant
The more tender the node the__________
More likely inflammation
Do nodes pulsate?
No
A palpable supraclavicular node on the left side is a clue to what ?
Abdominal or thoracic malignancy (virchow node)
What are the roll of lymph nodes?
Maintain fluid balance, flirtation, phagocytosis, produce antibodies
Lymph is mostly made up of?
white blood cells
Lymph is moved to what vein?
Subclavin via the right lymphatic duct
What is inflammation of one or more lymphatic vessels ?
Acute lymphangitis
What is edematous swelling due to excessive accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues caused by inadequate lymph drainage
Lymphedema
What is a malignant neoplasm of the lymphatic system and the reticuloendotehelial tissues ?
Non Hodgkin lymphoma
What is malignant lymphoma ?
Hodgkin lymphoma
What is congenital malformation of dilated lymphatics ?
Lymphangioma
