Lymphedema UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in
soft tissue with swelling as a result of an obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
cause of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -sometimes caused by inflammation,
obstruction, or removal of lymph channels
Lymphedema is often seen in the - CORRECT ANSWER -extremities
types of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -primary and secondary
Primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -rare, inherited condition caused by
problems with the development or absence of lymph vessels in your body.
Specific causes of primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Milroy's disease
(congenital lymphedema)
Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox)
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda)
Milroy's disease (congenital lymphedema) - CORRECT ANSWER -disorder begins in
infancy and causes lymph nodes to form abnormally.
Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox) - CORRECT ANSWER -causes lymphedema
around puberty or during pregnancy, though it can occur later, until age 35.
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda) - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs rarely and
usually begins after age 35
, secondary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Due to disruption of the lymph system,
most common type and can occur any time after the disruption occurs.
Surgery, Radiation/chemotherapy, Cancer, Infection, Venous insufficiency
how does surgery effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -Removal of lymph
nodes or injury to lymph nodes and lymph vessels may result in lymphedema. For example,
lymph nodes may be removed to check for spread of breast cancer and lymph nodes may be
injured in surgery that involves blood vessels in your limbs.
how does Radiation/chemotherapy effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Radiation can cause scarring and inflammation of your lymph nodes or lymph vessels.
Chemotherapy is filtering through the lymph nodes as well and may potentially slow the
lymphatic drainage
how does cancer effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -cancer cells block
lymphatic vessels, lymphedema may result. For instance, a tumor growing near a lymph node or
lymph vessel could enlarge enough to block the flow of the lymph fluid.
how does infection effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -An infection of
the lymph nodes or parasites can restrict the flow of lymph fluid.
how does venous insufficiency effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -
occurs when forward flow through the veins is obstructed, as in the case of a blood clot, or if
there is backward leakage of blood flow through damaged valves
most common causes of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Cancer: Breast cancer-
Partial/full mastectomy, Prostate, color/rectal cancer-removal of the organ and surrounding
lymph nodes, Throat, tongue- removal of the cancer and surrounding lymph nodes,
Ovarian/cervical cancer
Venous insufficiency: Overweight/obese
History of diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in
soft tissue with swelling as a result of an obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
cause of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -sometimes caused by inflammation,
obstruction, or removal of lymph channels
Lymphedema is often seen in the - CORRECT ANSWER -extremities
types of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -primary and secondary
Primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -rare, inherited condition caused by
problems with the development or absence of lymph vessels in your body.
Specific causes of primary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Milroy's disease
(congenital lymphedema)
Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox)
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda)
Milroy's disease (congenital lymphedema) - CORRECT ANSWER -disorder begins in
infancy and causes lymph nodes to form abnormally.
Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox) - CORRECT ANSWER -causes lymphedema
around puberty or during pregnancy, though it can occur later, until age 35.
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda) - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs rarely and
usually begins after age 35
, secondary lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Due to disruption of the lymph system,
most common type and can occur any time after the disruption occurs.
Surgery, Radiation/chemotherapy, Cancer, Infection, Venous insufficiency
how does surgery effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -Removal of lymph
nodes or injury to lymph nodes and lymph vessels may result in lymphedema. For example,
lymph nodes may be removed to check for spread of breast cancer and lymph nodes may be
injured in surgery that involves blood vessels in your limbs.
how does Radiation/chemotherapy effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Radiation can cause scarring and inflammation of your lymph nodes or lymph vessels.
Chemotherapy is filtering through the lymph nodes as well and may potentially slow the
lymphatic drainage
how does cancer effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -cancer cells block
lymphatic vessels, lymphedema may result. For instance, a tumor growing near a lymph node or
lymph vessel could enlarge enough to block the flow of the lymph fluid.
how does infection effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -An infection of
the lymph nodes or parasites can restrict the flow of lymph fluid.
how does venous insufficiency effect the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANSWER -
occurs when forward flow through the veins is obstructed, as in the case of a blood clot, or if
there is backward leakage of blood flow through damaged valves
most common causes of lymphedema - CORRECT ANSWER -Cancer: Breast cancer-
Partial/full mastectomy, Prostate, color/rectal cancer-removal of the organ and surrounding
lymph nodes, Throat, tongue- removal of the cancer and surrounding lymph nodes,
Ovarian/cervical cancer
Venous insufficiency: Overweight/obese
History of diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension
