LYMPHEDEMA TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the first stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER Protein-rich fluid has
accumulated in the affected area. There is pitting edema evident. The edema
decreases with elevation of the limb overnight, but increases with activity, heat, or
humidity.
What is the second stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER The patient has continued to
accumulate protein-rich edema that is not pitting. The skin starts to toughen.
Connective scar tissue and fibrosis are evident. The edema cannot be reversed with
elevation.
What is the third stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER The patient continues to
develop protein-rich edema. There is a lot of scar and connective tissue present.
The skin is extremely rough, with papillomas and hyperkeratosis evident. Edema
does not vary with height. This patient is prone to infections due to fluid buildup.
All of the following indications or symptoms are consistent with lymphedema,
except:
-Quick wound healing.
-Numbness and tingling in the area.
-Edema that does not vary with height.
- Complaints of heaviness, fullness, and weariness in the affected region -
ANSWER Quick wound healing.
What are the indications and symptoms of lymphedema? - ANSWER Wound
healing is taking longer than usual. Feeling of heaviness or fullness of the leg,
numbness or tingling, edema that is not eased by elevation, and complaints that
clothing becomes too tight
, What form of lymphedema can be caused by surgery such as liposuction, hernia
repair, complete hip replacement, or breast lumpectomy?
-Filariasis
- Secondary lymphedema.
-Idiopathic lymphedema.
Primary lymphedema - ANSWER Secondary lymphedema.
Secondary lymphedema is the result of injury to one or more lymphatic
components. It is more prevalent than primary lymphedema and is usually caused
by one of the following: surgery, crush injury, radiation, persistent venous
insufficiency, paralysis sequelae, or disuse due to complicated regional pain
syndrome.
What is secondary lymphedema? - ANSWER Secondary lymphedema is the result
of injury to one or more lymphatic components. It is more prevalent than primary
lymphedema and is usually caused by one of the following: surgery, crush injury,
radiation, persistent venous insufficiency, paralysis sequelae, or disuse due to
complicated regional pain syndrome.
What is primary or idiopathic lymphedema? - ANSWER It is assumed to be the
outcome of an abnormality of lymph nodes or arteries after birth. The incidence is
unclear, however it is less prevalent than secondary. It is also more prevalent in
females than in males.
Which of the following statements is correct about the medical treatment of
lymphedema?
-Diuretics help decrease edema in lymphedema
ANSWERS
What is the first stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER Protein-rich fluid has
accumulated in the affected area. There is pitting edema evident. The edema
decreases with elevation of the limb overnight, but increases with activity, heat, or
humidity.
What is the second stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER The patient has continued to
accumulate protein-rich edema that is not pitting. The skin starts to toughen.
Connective scar tissue and fibrosis are evident. The edema cannot be reversed with
elevation.
What is the third stage of lymphedema? - ANSWER The patient continues to
develop protein-rich edema. There is a lot of scar and connective tissue present.
The skin is extremely rough, with papillomas and hyperkeratosis evident. Edema
does not vary with height. This patient is prone to infections due to fluid buildup.
All of the following indications or symptoms are consistent with lymphedema,
except:
-Quick wound healing.
-Numbness and tingling in the area.
-Edema that does not vary with height.
- Complaints of heaviness, fullness, and weariness in the affected region -
ANSWER Quick wound healing.
What are the indications and symptoms of lymphedema? - ANSWER Wound
healing is taking longer than usual. Feeling of heaviness or fullness of the leg,
numbness or tingling, edema that is not eased by elevation, and complaints that
clothing becomes too tight
, What form of lymphedema can be caused by surgery such as liposuction, hernia
repair, complete hip replacement, or breast lumpectomy?
-Filariasis
- Secondary lymphedema.
-Idiopathic lymphedema.
Primary lymphedema - ANSWER Secondary lymphedema.
Secondary lymphedema is the result of injury to one or more lymphatic
components. It is more prevalent than primary lymphedema and is usually caused
by one of the following: surgery, crush injury, radiation, persistent venous
insufficiency, paralysis sequelae, or disuse due to complicated regional pain
syndrome.
What is secondary lymphedema? - ANSWER Secondary lymphedema is the result
of injury to one or more lymphatic components. It is more prevalent than primary
lymphedema and is usually caused by one of the following: surgery, crush injury,
radiation, persistent venous insufficiency, paralysis sequelae, or disuse due to
complicated regional pain syndrome.
What is primary or idiopathic lymphedema? - ANSWER It is assumed to be the
outcome of an abnormality of lymph nodes or arteries after birth. The incidence is
unclear, however it is less prevalent than secondary. It is also more prevalent in
females than in males.
Which of the following statements is correct about the medical treatment of
lymphedema?
-Diuretics help decrease edema in lymphedema
