Lymphedema Quiz - Garment Measuring Test
2024-2025
Which patient position works best for sizing a lower extremity garment? -
ANSWER Supine then standing, or mild to moderate patients.
For a full leg garment (AG), where would you begin measuring circumference? -
Answer: Point A
Where do length-measuring landmarks appear on the leg? - Medial Answer
To measure the "point Y" circumference, the foot should be in: - Answer:
Dorsiflexion.
Which of the following circumferences has the least amount of stress from the
tape? - Answer: Point B
The length at "G" is: - ANSWER Top of the thigh.
The circumference at "G" is: - widest section of the thigh
The circumference of "point H" should be at: - hips and buttocks at their widest
point
The length of the "point K2-T" measurement is for ANSWER contour
measurement.
Distal circumferences must be what size compared to proximal toe circumferences?
- Answer equal or smaller.
2024-2025
Which patient position works best for sizing a lower extremity garment? -
ANSWER Supine then standing, or mild to moderate patients.
For a full leg garment (AG), where would you begin measuring circumference? -
Answer: Point A
Where do length-measuring landmarks appear on the leg? - Medial Answer
To measure the "point Y" circumference, the foot should be in: - Answer:
Dorsiflexion.
Which of the following circumferences has the least amount of stress from the
tape? - Answer: Point B
The length at "G" is: - ANSWER Top of the thigh.
The circumference at "G" is: - widest section of the thigh
The circumference of "point H" should be at: - hips and buttocks at their widest
point
The length of the "point K2-T" measurement is for ANSWER contour
measurement.
Distal circumferences must be what size compared to proximal toe circumferences?
- Answer equal or smaller.
