Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers

Lymphedema Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Define edema - answerAbnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues. What type of lymphedema is Type 1, Hereditary, and affects Males>Females. - answerMilroy's Disease What type of lymphedema is Type 2, Hereditary (Occurs at Puberty), Females>Males? - answerMeige's Syndrome ___: Too few Lymph Vessels - answerHypoplasia ___: Too many, yet ineffective Lymph Vessels - answerHyperplasia ___: No lymph vessels - answerAplasia What lymphedema includes: Filariasis- Parasitic, spread via mosquitoes Radiation Therapy Surgical Self-induced (i.e. Tourniquet Application on self) Obesity Chronic Venous Insufficiency Malignant Lymphedema? - answerSecondary lymphedema What type of lymphedema: -Mainly in women -Bilateral AND Symmetrical -From Iliac Crest to Ankles -Foot Sparing -Stemmer Sign Negative -Little or no pitting -No Cellulitis -Painful to palpation ? - answerlipedema What are signs of DVT? - answer-Sudden Onset -Usually Unilateral -Pain or tenderne