ACOLS MLD Training Test Questions and Answers 2025

What is the purpose of the collectors? a. Forward lymph to the liver b. Connect the superficial and deep lymphatic system c. Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks d. Transfer interstitial fluid to the lymph capillaries Transport lymph to lymph nodes and lymphatic trunks Where are the superficial collectors located? a. In the superficial fatty tissue, above the fascia b. In the epidermis c. In the arms and legs only d. In the deep lymphatic system In the superficial fatty tissue, above the fascia CORRECT What is the purpose of pre-collectors? a. Connect superficial collectors to the venous angle b. Connect superficial collectors to lymph nodes c. Connect lymph nodes to lymph trunks d. Connect superficial capillaries to superficial collectors Connect superficial capillaries to superficial collectors What is the purpose of the initial lymph capillary? a. Drain the deep lymphatics b. Lymph formation c. Move fluid to lymph nodes d. Prevent infections Lymph formation What is the purpose of the deep lymphatic system? a. Drains the muscles and tendons b. Drains the joints c. Drains the inner organs d. All of the above e. None of the above All of the above Where is the deep lymphatic system located? a. In the epidermis b. It doesn't exist c. Above the fascia d. Beneath the fascia Beneath the fascia Which structures comprise the superficial lymphatic system? a. Lymph capillaries and lymph trunks b. Precollectors , lymph collectors, and venous angle c. Initial lymph capillaries, precollectors, and lymph collectors d. Precollectors and lymph trunks Initial lymph capillaries, precollectors, and lymph collectors Which lymphatic structures filter lymph fluid? a. Blood capillaries b. Lymph collectors c. Lymph trunks d. Lymph nodes Lymph nodes How much lymph fluid is normally returned to the venous system in 24 hours? a. 1-2 liters b. 2-4 LITERS c. 4-5 liters d. None of the above . 2-4 liters What are the four main components of the Lymphatic Load? a. Water, proteins, cells/cell fragments, short-chain fatty acids b. Water, proteins, cells/cell fragments, long-chain fatty acids c. Water, proteins, white blood cells, red blood cells d. Proteins, cells/cell fragments, glucose, long-chain fatty acids Water, proteins, cells/cell fragments, long-chain fatty acids What are some common conditions that can cause edema? a. Heart conditions b. Pregnancy c. Venous insufficiencies d. All of the above All of the above What is the most common cause of lymphedema in the United States? a. Breast cancer surgery b. Filariasis c. Sarcoma d. Hereditary Breast cancer surgery What is edema? a. An accumulation of water in the tissues b. An accumulation of water and protein in the tissues c. An accumulation of protein in the tissues d. A disease An accumulation of water in the tissues The thoracic duct originates at the cisterna chyli. True False True External genitalia drain into the inguinal lymph nodes, and the internal reproductive organs drain into the pelvic lymph nodes. True False True