LYMPHEDEMA TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024-2025
Lymphoedema is a buildup of lymph fluid in the fatty tissues right beneath the skin.
What are the characteristics of lymphoedema? - ANSWER: Protein-rich swelling
- Chronic.
- it affects the entire limb (not just one area)
- somewhat larger than the other limb (often arm/leg)
Why does lymphoedema develop? - ANSWER due to lymphatic system injury.
- Common following cancer treatment.
lymphoedema image - ANSWER
Can an entry-level occupational therapist treat lymphoedema? - ANSWER No -
identify it and refer it to a specialist - be very careful since if done incorrectly, it
can spread the cancer.
Can an entry-level occupational therapist cure oedema? - ANSWER: Yes
effectively.
Oedema characteristics - ANSWER: localised (e.g., wrist)
- Shiny
Why is understanding the anatomy of the lymphatic system so important? -
ANSWER to successfully steer oedema in the right path
, Answer: lymph nodes are lymphatic system organs.
Lymph vessels
The thymus gland
spleen (produces T lymphocytes)
tonsils
peyers patches (produces antibodies)
The lymphatic system is the body's waste elimination system.
The lymphatic system is an element of the immune system.
Lymphatic loads are the waste-containing fluids that move through the lymphatic
system.
What is lymphatic load waste composed of? - Answer: viruses, bacteria, cancer
cells, protein, white blood cells, cell debris, lymphocytes, fat cells, and water.
The lymphatic system consists of two layers: superficial and deep.
The superficial layer drains... - the skin and subcutaneous tissue (dead skin cells,
filth, extra fat).
The superficial layer is located in... - Answer: subcutaneous fat.
Oedema arises only in the surface layer of the lymphatic system.
ANSWERS 2024-2025
Lymphoedema is a buildup of lymph fluid in the fatty tissues right beneath the skin.
What are the characteristics of lymphoedema? - ANSWER: Protein-rich swelling
- Chronic.
- it affects the entire limb (not just one area)
- somewhat larger than the other limb (often arm/leg)
Why does lymphoedema develop? - ANSWER due to lymphatic system injury.
- Common following cancer treatment.
lymphoedema image - ANSWER
Can an entry-level occupational therapist treat lymphoedema? - ANSWER No -
identify it and refer it to a specialist - be very careful since if done incorrectly, it
can spread the cancer.
Can an entry-level occupational therapist cure oedema? - ANSWER: Yes
effectively.
Oedema characteristics - ANSWER: localised (e.g., wrist)
- Shiny
Why is understanding the anatomy of the lymphatic system so important? -
ANSWER to successfully steer oedema in the right path
, Answer: lymph nodes are lymphatic system organs.
Lymph vessels
The thymus gland
spleen (produces T lymphocytes)
tonsils
peyers patches (produces antibodies)
The lymphatic system is the body's waste elimination system.
The lymphatic system is an element of the immune system.
Lymphatic loads are the waste-containing fluids that move through the lymphatic
system.
What is lymphatic load waste composed of? - Answer: viruses, bacteria, cancer
cells, protein, white blood cells, cell debris, lymphocytes, fat cells, and water.
The lymphatic system consists of two layers: superficial and deep.
The superficial layer drains... - the skin and subcutaneous tissue (dead skin cells,
filth, extra fat).
The superficial layer is located in... - Answer: subcutaneous fat.
Oedema arises only in the surface layer of the lymphatic system.
