NR 304-Exam 1 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the functions of the lymph system? - correct answer conserve fluid & plasma protiens
that leak out of capillaries
Form a major part of the immune system that defends the body against disease
Absorb lipids from the small intestine
Where is the lymph system located? - correct answer intervals along the vessels
How is lymph fluid moved around in the body? - correct answer along the pressure gradient
Is lymph flow faster or slower than blood circulation? - correct answer slower
What is in lymph? - correct answer lypmh forms a completely seperate vessel system that
retrieves excess fluid & plasma proteins from the interstitial spaces & returns to the bloodstream
What are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node due to infection? - correct answer
swelling
Tenderness
What are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node that is malignant? - correct answer
hard, fixed, lumpy, immobile
When a client has enlarged lymph nodes, what questions would you ask? - correct answer any
swollen glands?
Where in the body?
How long have you had them?
Any recent changes?
How do they feel to you?
Are they hard or soft?
Is there any pain associated with pain or local infections?
, Drain from head and neck - correct answer cervical nodes
Drain from groin, lower extremity, external genitalia, anterior abdominal wall - correct answer
inguinal lymph nodes
Antecubital fossa & drains the hand & lower arm - correct answer epitrochlear lymph node
Is it normal for a child's lymph nodes to be large and palpable? - correct answer yes, normal in
a health child, large & superficial makes it palpable
How is lymph system and nonpitting (brawny) edema related? - correct answer unilateral or
bilateral edema occurs with lymphatic obstruction. This causes the "brawny" or non pitting and is hard
to the touch
High protein swelling of the limb - correct answer lymphedema
What causes lymphedema? - correct answer protein rich lymph builds up in the interstitial
spaces, which increases local colloid oncotic pressure and promotes more fluid leakage
What are the clinical manifestations of lymphedema? - correct answer self-reported sensations
of tired, thick heavy arm, jewelery too tight, swelling, tingling
Objective data includes unilateral swelling, nonpitting brawny edema, overlying skin indurated
Hepatomegaly - correct answer enlarged liver
What is the cause of hepatomegaly? - correct answer alcohol abuse
Liver ca
Chf
Hepatitis
Fatty liver
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the functions of the lymph system? - correct answer conserve fluid & plasma protiens
that leak out of capillaries
Form a major part of the immune system that defends the body against disease
Absorb lipids from the small intestine
Where is the lymph system located? - correct answer intervals along the vessels
How is lymph fluid moved around in the body? - correct answer along the pressure gradient
Is lymph flow faster or slower than blood circulation? - correct answer slower
What is in lymph? - correct answer lypmh forms a completely seperate vessel system that
retrieves excess fluid & plasma proteins from the interstitial spaces & returns to the bloodstream
What are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node due to infection? - correct answer
swelling
Tenderness
What are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node that is malignant? - correct answer
hard, fixed, lumpy, immobile
When a client has enlarged lymph nodes, what questions would you ask? - correct answer any
swollen glands?
Where in the body?
How long have you had them?
Any recent changes?
How do they feel to you?
Are they hard or soft?
Is there any pain associated with pain or local infections?
, Drain from head and neck - correct answer cervical nodes
Drain from groin, lower extremity, external genitalia, anterior abdominal wall - correct answer
inguinal lymph nodes
Antecubital fossa & drains the hand & lower arm - correct answer epitrochlear lymph node
Is it normal for a child's lymph nodes to be large and palpable? - correct answer yes, normal in
a health child, large & superficial makes it palpable
How is lymph system and nonpitting (brawny) edema related? - correct answer unilateral or
bilateral edema occurs with lymphatic obstruction. This causes the "brawny" or non pitting and is hard
to the touch
High protein swelling of the limb - correct answer lymphedema
What causes lymphedema? - correct answer protein rich lymph builds up in the interstitial
spaces, which increases local colloid oncotic pressure and promotes more fluid leakage
What are the clinical manifestations of lymphedema? - correct answer self-reported sensations
of tired, thick heavy arm, jewelery too tight, swelling, tingling
Objective data includes unilateral swelling, nonpitting brawny edema, overlying skin indurated
Hepatomegaly - correct answer enlarged liver
What is the cause of hepatomegaly? - correct answer alcohol abuse
Liver ca
Chf
Hepatitis
Fatty liver
