ACOLS MLD POST OP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Lymphatic System - Answer -Transports excess fluid from
interstitial spaces in tissues and returns it to the blood and defends the body against
foreign invaders and harmful substances.
The lymphatic system is a one way system. True or False - Answer -True
The lymphatic system is not a close system like the circulatory system. True or False -
Answer -True
The accessory route by which lymph fluid can flow from the tissues in the? - Answer -
Bloosdtream
In what phase of connective tissue healing the body will focus on filling and covering the
traumatized area and heal - Answer -Phase 3: proliferative
In what phase of connective tissue, new tissue slowly gains strength and feasibility -
Answer -Phase 4: maturation
How Long does connective tissue healing usually last In phase 4: maturation - Answer -
24 days to 1-2 years
How Long does connective tissue healing usually last In phase 3: proliferative - Answer
-Anywhere from 4 to 24 days
What are the effects of MLD - Answer -Creates a suction effect on distal collectors
MLD is performed proximal to distal starting at the neck. True or false - Answer -True
The lymphatic system has no central pump. True of False - Answer -True
Where does the lymphatic system blindly starts? - Answer -Interstitium
The deep cervical lymph nodes borders of the lateral cervical triangle. True or False -
Answer -True
What is the anterior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -SCM
What is the posterior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -Upper Trapezius
What is the inferior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -Clavicle
What are the 4 basic phases of connective tissue healing - Answer -1. Hemostasis
(onset of surgery)
What is the purpose of the Lymphatic System - Answer -Transports excess fluid from
interstitial spaces in tissues and returns it to the blood and defends the body against
foreign invaders and harmful substances.
The lymphatic system is a one way system. True or False - Answer -True
The lymphatic system is not a close system like the circulatory system. True or False -
Answer -True
The accessory route by which lymph fluid can flow from the tissues in the? - Answer -
Bloosdtream
In what phase of connective tissue healing the body will focus on filling and covering the
traumatized area and heal - Answer -Phase 3: proliferative
In what phase of connective tissue, new tissue slowly gains strength and feasibility -
Answer -Phase 4: maturation
How Long does connective tissue healing usually last In phase 4: maturation - Answer -
24 days to 1-2 years
How Long does connective tissue healing usually last In phase 3: proliferative - Answer
-Anywhere from 4 to 24 days
What are the effects of MLD - Answer -Creates a suction effect on distal collectors
MLD is performed proximal to distal starting at the neck. True or false - Answer -True
The lymphatic system has no central pump. True of False - Answer -True
Where does the lymphatic system blindly starts? - Answer -Interstitium
The deep cervical lymph nodes borders of the lateral cervical triangle. True or False -
Answer -True
What is the anterior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -SCM
What is the posterior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -Upper Trapezius
What is the inferior of the deep cervical lymph nodes - Answer -Clavicle
What are the 4 basic phases of connective tissue healing - Answer -1. Hemostasis
(onset of surgery)
