ACOLS STUDY TESTS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MLD
ACOLS STUDY TESTS LYMPHATIC
DRAINAGE MLD Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the purpose of the collectors?
Correct Answer
Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks
Question 2
Where are the superficial collectors located??
Correct Answer
In the superficial fatty tissue ABOVE the Fascia
Question 3
What is the purpose of Pre-collectors?
Correct Answer
To Connect Superficial Capillaries to Superficial Collectors
Question 4
What is the purpose of the Initial Lymph Capillary ?
Correct Answer
Lymph Formation
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Question 5
What is the Purpose of the Deep Lymphatic System ?
Correct Answer
Drains the:
-Muscles
-Tendons
-Inner Organs
Question 6
Which structures Comprise the Superficial Lymphatic System?
Correct Answer
-Initial Lymph Capillaries
-Precollectors
-Lymph Collectors
Question 7
Where is the deep Lymphatic System located?
Correct Answer
Beneath the fascia
Question 8
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
Correct Answer
Lymph Nodes
Question 9
How much Lymph Fluid is normally returned to the Venous system in 24 hours
Correct Answer
2-4 Liters
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Question 10
What are the 4 main components of Lymphatic Load?
Correct Answer
Water
Proteins
Cells/Cell fragments
-Long-chain fatty acids
Question 11
What is the Most common Cause of Lymphedema in the United States
Correct Answer
Breast cancer surgery
Question 12
What are some common conditions that can cause Edema?
Correct Answer
-Heart Conditions
-Pregnancy
-Venous Insufficiencies
Question 13
What is Edema?
Correct Answer
An Accumulation of water in the tissues
Question 14
The Thoracic duct Originates at the Cisterna Chyli?
T/F
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
External Genitalia Drain into the= Inguinal Lymph Nodes, and the
Internal Reproductive Organs drain into the = Pelvic Lymph Nodes
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
75% of the Lymph from the Mammary Gland drain into the Parasternal Lymph nodes,
and 25% drains into the Axillary Lymph Nodes
T/F
Correct Answer
FALSE it is the Opposite
Question 17
The Collectors of the Ventromedial bundle form a bottleneck behind the Medial
Femoral condyle/ medial aspect of the knee
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 18
The 3 Chains of the Lateral Cervical Triangle drain into the left or right Venous Angle
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 19
The Clavicle Forms the Posterior Border of the Lateral Cervical Triangle
T/F
Correct Answer
FALSE
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ACOLS STUDY TESTS LYMPHATIC
DRAINAGE MLD Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the purpose of the collectors?
Correct Answer
Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks
Question 2
Where are the superficial collectors located??
Correct Answer
In the superficial fatty tissue ABOVE the Fascia
Question 3
What is the purpose of Pre-collectors?
Correct Answer
To Connect Superficial Capillaries to Superficial Collectors
Question 4
What is the purpose of the Initial Lymph Capillary ?
Correct Answer
Lymph Formation
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Question 5
What is the Purpose of the Deep Lymphatic System ?
Correct Answer
Drains the:
-Muscles
-Tendons
-Inner Organs
Question 6
Which structures Comprise the Superficial Lymphatic System?
Correct Answer
-Initial Lymph Capillaries
-Precollectors
-Lymph Collectors
Question 7
Where is the deep Lymphatic System located?
Correct Answer
Beneath the fascia
Question 8
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
Correct Answer
Lymph Nodes
Question 9
How much Lymph Fluid is normally returned to the Venous system in 24 hours
Correct Answer
2-4 Liters
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Question 10
What are the 4 main components of Lymphatic Load?
Correct Answer
Water
Proteins
Cells/Cell fragments
-Long-chain fatty acids
Question 11
What is the Most common Cause of Lymphedema in the United States
Correct Answer
Breast cancer surgery
Question 12
What are some common conditions that can cause Edema?
Correct Answer
-Heart Conditions
-Pregnancy
-Venous Insufficiencies
Question 13
What is Edema?
Correct Answer
An Accumulation of water in the tissues
Question 14
The Thoracic duct Originates at the Cisterna Chyli?
T/F
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
External Genitalia Drain into the= Inguinal Lymph Nodes, and the
Internal Reproductive Organs drain into the = Pelvic Lymph Nodes
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
75% of the Lymph from the Mammary Gland drain into the Parasternal Lymph nodes,
and 25% drains into the Axillary Lymph Nodes
T/F
Correct Answer
FALSE it is the Opposite
Question 17
The Collectors of the Ventromedial bundle form a bottleneck behind the Medial
Femoral condyle/ medial aspect of the knee
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 18
The 3 Chains of the Lateral Cervical Triangle drain into the left or right Venous Angle
T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 19
The Clavicle Forms the Posterior Border of the Lateral Cervical Triangle
T/F
Correct Answer
FALSE
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