ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
define lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER - accumulation of protein rich fluid as a result
of poor function of the lymphatic system
lymphedema with an identifiable cause - CORRECT ANSWER - secondary lymphedema
lymphedema from trauma, damage, disruption to lymphatic system - CORRECT
ANSWER - secondary lymphedema
lymphedema from no obvious cause - CORRECT ANSWER - primary lymphedema
lymphedema caused by poorly formed lymphatic system or genetic predisposition - CORRECT
ANSWER - primary lymphedema
which is less common, primary or secondary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -
primary
most common cause of lymphedema in developed countries - CORRECT ANSWER -
node resection, transection of lymph vessels, and radiation
most common cause of lymphedema in the world - CORRECT ANSWER - infection with
filariasis
all swelling regardless of etiology - CORRECT ANSWER - edema
T or F: lymphedema is a type of edema - CORRECT ANSWER - true
, T or F: edema is lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER - false
what 2 body systems is the lymphatic system a part of - CORRECT ANSWER - vascular
immune
is the lymphatic system a loop or an open-ended system - CORRECT ANSWER - open-
ended
3 main lymphatic territories to the adjacent nodes that all soft tissue drains into - CORRECT
ANSWER - cervical and supraclavicular nodes
axillary nodes
inguinal nodes
where do the deep lymphatics receive fluid from - CORRECT ANSWER - superficial
nodes and viscera
what are the deep lymphatics surrounded by - CORRECT ANSWER - large blood vessels
and nerves
are there more deep lymphatics at the chest or inguinal - CORRECT ANSWER - inguinal
if the right axillary nodes are removed, it is possible that swelling could occur in the _______
arm, as well as the _______________ and upper____________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
right arm
right chest
upper back