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ACOLS MLD Training Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
All these are effects of the use of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
except:
a) Increase the local sympathetic response and the general
parasympathetic effect
b) Increase in the contraction frequency of lymph collectors
c) ELIMINATES THE RISK OF RE-ACCUMULATION AFTER
DECONGESTION
d) Re-route lymph flow around blocked areas into more centrally
located, healthy areas - ANSWER-Eliminates the risk of re-
accumulation after decongestion
Lymphedema is a symptom; edema is a disease.
True
False - ANSWER-False
Crohn's disease is a contraindication for deep abdominal techniques.
True
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False - ANSWER-True
All of the following are absolute contraindications for compression
treatment except:
a. Arterial diseases
b. Spasticity
c. Severe congestive heart failure (CHF)
d. PREGNANCY - ANSWER-Pregnancy
Pregnancy, congestive heart failure (CHF), dysmenorrhea, and lleus are
contraindications for _____________. - ANSWER-Abdominal
techniques
Blood pressure in arteries is higher than blood capillary pressure.
True
False - ANSWER-True
If the precapillary sphincter dilates = Less blood into capillaries --> Less
volume = decreased Blood Capillary Pressure (BCP).
True
False - ANSWER-False
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The precapillary sphincter is innervated by the sympathetic portion of
the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
True
False - ANSWER-True
When the precapillary sphincter located at the arteriole contracts:
a. Less blood enters into the capillaries
b. Volume will decrease and the Blood Capillary pressure will also
decrease
c. Less filtration occurs
d. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
What upsets the equilibrium of Starling's Law?
a. Women
b. Passive Hyperemia
c. Active Hyperemia
d. BOTH B AND C - ANSWER-Both B and C
Lymph time volume - ANSWER-Amount of lymph transported in a unit
of time
Filtration - ANSWER-Transport of a solution through a filter, provided
the membrane is permeable to water
ACOLS MLD Training Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
All these are effects of the use of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
except:
a) Increase the local sympathetic response and the general
parasympathetic effect
b) Increase in the contraction frequency of lymph collectors
c) ELIMINATES THE RISK OF RE-ACCUMULATION AFTER
DECONGESTION
d) Re-route lymph flow around blocked areas into more centrally
located, healthy areas - ANSWER-Eliminates the risk of re-
accumulation after decongestion
Lymphedema is a symptom; edema is a disease.
True
False - ANSWER-False
Crohn's disease is a contraindication for deep abdominal techniques.
True
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False - ANSWER-True
All of the following are absolute contraindications for compression
treatment except:
a. Arterial diseases
b. Spasticity
c. Severe congestive heart failure (CHF)
d. PREGNANCY - ANSWER-Pregnancy
Pregnancy, congestive heart failure (CHF), dysmenorrhea, and lleus are
contraindications for _____________. - ANSWER-Abdominal
techniques
Blood pressure in arteries is higher than blood capillary pressure.
True
False - ANSWER-True
If the precapillary sphincter dilates = Less blood into capillaries --> Less
volume = decreased Blood Capillary Pressure (BCP).
True
False - ANSWER-False
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The precapillary sphincter is innervated by the sympathetic portion of
the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
True
False - ANSWER-True
When the precapillary sphincter located at the arteriole contracts:
a. Less blood enters into the capillaries
b. Volume will decrease and the Blood Capillary pressure will also
decrease
c. Less filtration occurs
d. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
What upsets the equilibrium of Starling's Law?
a. Women
b. Passive Hyperemia
c. Active Hyperemia
d. BOTH B AND C - ANSWER-Both B and C
Lymph time volume - ANSWER-Amount of lymph transported in a unit
of time
Filtration - ANSWER-Transport of a solution through a filter, provided
the membrane is permeable to water
