ACOLS MLD TRAINING EXAM
NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE!!!
What is the purpose of the collectors?
Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks
Where are the superficial collectors located??
In the superficial fatty tissue ABOVE the Fascia
What is the purpose of Pre-collectors?
To Connect Superficial Capillaries to Superficial Collectors
What is the purpose of the Initial Lymph Capillary ?
Lymph Formation
What is the Purpose of the Deep Lymphatic System ?
Drains the:
-Muscles
-Tendons
-Inner Organs
Which structures Comprise the Superficial Lymphatic System?
,-Initial Lymph Capillaries
-Precollectors
-Lymph Collectors
Where is the deep Lymphatic System located?
Beneath the fascia
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
Lymph Nodes
How much Lymph Fluid is normally returned to the Venous system in 24 hours
2-4 Liters
What are the 4 main components of Lymphatic Load?
Water
Proteins
Cells/Cell fragments
-Long-chain fatty acids
What is the Most common Cause of Lymphedema in the United States
Breast cancer surgery
What are some common conditions that can cause Edema?
-Heart Conditions
-Pregnancy
-Venous Insufficiencies
What is Edema?
An Accumulation of water in the tissues
The Thoracic duct Originates at the Cisterna Chyli?
T/F
True
, External Genitalia Drain into the= Inguinal Lymph Nodes, and the
Internal Reproductive Organs drain into the = Pelvic Lymph Nodes
T/F
True
75% of the Lymph from the Mammary Gland drain into the Parasternal Lymph
nodes, and 25% drains into the Axillary Lymph Nodes
T/F
FALSE it is the Opposite
The Collectors of the Ventromedial bundle form a bottleneck behind the Medial
Femoral condyle/ medial aspect of the knee
T/F
True
The 3 Chains of the Lateral Cervical Triangle drain into the left or right Venous
Angle
T/F
True
The Clavicle Forms the Posterior Border of the Lateral Cervical Triangle
T/F
FALSE
The Sternocleidomastoid muscle forms the Anterior Border of the Lateral
Cervical Triangle
T/F
True
The Jugular Chain is Anterior Limitation of the Neck Triangle,
The Supraclavicular Chain is the Posterior Limitation of the Triangle and the
Accessory Chain is the Inferior Limitation of the Triangle
T/F
NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE!!!
What is the purpose of the collectors?
Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks
Where are the superficial collectors located??
In the superficial fatty tissue ABOVE the Fascia
What is the purpose of Pre-collectors?
To Connect Superficial Capillaries to Superficial Collectors
What is the purpose of the Initial Lymph Capillary ?
Lymph Formation
What is the Purpose of the Deep Lymphatic System ?
Drains the:
-Muscles
-Tendons
-Inner Organs
Which structures Comprise the Superficial Lymphatic System?
,-Initial Lymph Capillaries
-Precollectors
-Lymph Collectors
Where is the deep Lymphatic System located?
Beneath the fascia
Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid?
Lymph Nodes
How much Lymph Fluid is normally returned to the Venous system in 24 hours
2-4 Liters
What are the 4 main components of Lymphatic Load?
Water
Proteins
Cells/Cell fragments
-Long-chain fatty acids
What is the Most common Cause of Lymphedema in the United States
Breast cancer surgery
What are some common conditions that can cause Edema?
-Heart Conditions
-Pregnancy
-Venous Insufficiencies
What is Edema?
An Accumulation of water in the tissues
The Thoracic duct Originates at the Cisterna Chyli?
T/F
True
, External Genitalia Drain into the= Inguinal Lymph Nodes, and the
Internal Reproductive Organs drain into the = Pelvic Lymph Nodes
T/F
True
75% of the Lymph from the Mammary Gland drain into the Parasternal Lymph
nodes, and 25% drains into the Axillary Lymph Nodes
T/F
FALSE it is the Opposite
The Collectors of the Ventromedial bundle form a bottleneck behind the Medial
Femoral condyle/ medial aspect of the knee
T/F
True
The 3 Chains of the Lateral Cervical Triangle drain into the left or right Venous
Angle
T/F
True
The Clavicle Forms the Posterior Border of the Lateral Cervical Triangle
T/F
FALSE
The Sternocleidomastoid muscle forms the Anterior Border of the Lateral
Cervical Triangle
T/F
True
The Jugular Chain is Anterior Limitation of the Neck Triangle,
The Supraclavicular Chain is the Posterior Limitation of the Triangle and the
Accessory Chain is the Inferior Limitation of the Triangle
T/F
