ACOLS MLD TRAINING ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the purpose of the Lymphatic Sys
Answer: To drain lymphatic load. Sweep or filter interstitial spaces
◉ True or False - Lymphatic System is a one way sys?
Answer: true
◉ MLD filtration
Answer: Water is forced out blood capillaries through semi
permeable membrane (Pushes water out)
◉ MLD Reabsorption
Answer: Water picks up waste products and returns them to the
venous system (Draws water back in)
◉ How many liters of water return to the venous sys via the thoracic
duct?
Answer: 2-4 liters
, ◉ True or False It is the responsibility of the L.S. to remove proteins
fro the tissue spaces?
Answer: True
◉ edema
Answer: Accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues.
◉ Causes of edema
Answer: pregnancy
venous insufficiency
renal failure
kidney disease
heart condition
◉ Most common cause of lymphedema in the US?
Answer: Breast Cancer Surgery
◉ Lymphatic Load
Answer: Water
Protein
Cells
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the purpose of the Lymphatic Sys
Answer: To drain lymphatic load. Sweep or filter interstitial spaces
◉ True or False - Lymphatic System is a one way sys?
Answer: true
◉ MLD filtration
Answer: Water is forced out blood capillaries through semi
permeable membrane (Pushes water out)
◉ MLD Reabsorption
Answer: Water picks up waste products and returns them to the
venous system (Draws water back in)
◉ How many liters of water return to the venous sys via the thoracic
duct?
Answer: 2-4 liters
, ◉ True or False It is the responsibility of the L.S. to remove proteins
fro the tissue spaces?
Answer: True
◉ edema
Answer: Accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues.
◉ Causes of edema
Answer: pregnancy
venous insufficiency
renal failure
kidney disease
heart condition
◉ Most common cause of lymphedema in the US?
Answer: Breast Cancer Surgery
◉ Lymphatic Load
Answer: Water
Protein
Cells
