Klose Training Lymphedema 101 Practice Test

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• Traditionally, CDT includes MLD, Compression Bandaging, Exercise and Skin Care. Which item is regarded as the fifth component?
• Low Output Failure is also called which of the following?
• Which statement about the lymphatic system's safety factor is correct?
• Which statement about diffusion is incorrect?
• In the event of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which of the following will most likely occur?
• Which evaluation tool measures limb volume directly?
• What is the term used to describe when the lymphatic load exceeds the normal transport capacity?
• Which factors should be considered when recommending a compression garment?
• Stage I lymphedema is characterized by which feature?
• Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of an acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
• In bilateral lymphedema, edema volume measurement requires what reference?
• Which statement best describes the use of compression with exercise for lymphedema?
• Which statement about primary lymphedema is true?
• Which of the following is a lymphatic trunk of the upper body?
• Which unit is used to measure the compression of a lymphedema garment?
• Which statements about the thoracic duct are true?
• The term 'hepatic' refers to what organ?
• Which of the following is a general guideline for any lymphedema-specific exercise program?
• Which of the following are 'relative' contraindications for lymphedema bandaging?
• Why is it important for a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) to have a good understanding of compression garment fitting?
• Which guideline is essential for introducing exercise into a lymphedema management program?
• Which statement best reflects considerations when selecting a compression garment?
• What is another word for water displacement?
• Short-stretch bandages are suitable for patients with lymphedema because they...
• Which statement is NOT an indication for aquatic exercise?
• Which factor is not typically considered when recommending a lymphedema garment?
• All of the following influence lymph transport EXCEPT?
• Which circumferential measurement landmark is crucial for anchoring an arm sleeve?
• The term nephrotic refers to which organ?
• Turner syndrome affects which group?
• Which of the following is a sign of venous insufficiency?
• Which syndrome is commonly associated with primary lymphedema?
• Short-stretch bandages have which resting pressure characteristic?
• Which statement BEST differentiates primary lymphedema from secondary lymphedema?
• Which term describes a venous malformation with hypertrophy of the skeletal system?
• Exercise considerations for those recovering from breast cancer treatments include all EXCEPT?
• What is the main component of a short-stretch bandage?
• Lipodermatosclerosis is the inflammatory change in which tissues due to chronic congestion?
• Low output failure is due to a which of the following?
• Which of the following are components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?
• Which of the following is the correct placement for short-stretch usage?
• Which condition is commonly associated with primary lymphedema?
• Which of the following is a synonym for High Output Failure?
• Which of the following is a lymphatic organ associated with gut-associated lymphoid tissue?
• Which statement about diffusion is NOT true?
• The safety factor (safety valve function) of the lymphatic system is best described as?
• Approximately how many lymph nodes are present in the human body?
• Stemmer's sign is defined as a thickened skin fold on the dorsum of which toe?
• Lipedema primarily affects which group?
• What is the primary purpose of an adjustable waistband in a compression garment?
• All of the following about high output failure of the lymphatic system are true, EXCEPT:
• Stage I lymphedema is characterized by edema that is reduced with elevation. Which option correctly matches this description?
• Why are patients encouraged to use rubber gloves when donning compression garments?
• Angiosarcoma is also known as Stewart-Treves syndrome.
• Which feature on a compression garment helps to keep it in place?
• Short-stretch bandages exert which pressure characteristics?
• Lipodermatosclerosis is which of the following?
• The functions of the lymphatic system include all of the following EXCEPT?
• Which area should be included in lymphedema-specific exercise programs beyond the edematous limb?
• Regarding edema and limb volume, which statement is true?
• Aquatic exercise is beneficial because...
• Combined lymphatic insufficiency is best described as which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of lymph fluid?
• Anchoring filaments are associated with which lymphatic structure?
• Phlebo-lymphedema is edema caused by which mechanism?
• Why is it recommended to document lymphedema using photographs?
• Inter-axillary anastomoses are located across which watershed?
• According to the old Starling equation, resorption of fluid into the blood capillaries is driven by which factor?
• Which measurement is most appropriate to quantify limb size changes over time?
• In which condition has Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) been shown to be effective?
• Phlebology refers to which subject?
• Which of the following is TRUE about edema in relation to disease?
• In what body position should the patient be in when measuring the length of a thigh high garment?
• Which of the following is a benefit of a lymphedema-specific exercise program?
• Which of the following is a sign of arterial insufficiency?
• Lymphedema resulting from breast cancer surgery is classified as?
• Which statement about Milroy's disease is correct?
• The Law of Laplace states that the pressure applied is
• Which option best describes the micro-surgical approach to lymphedema treatment?
• Regarding exercise for patients with lymphedema, which statement is most accurate?
• Which organ dysfunction is associated with the development of myxedema?
• Which is a sign of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
• Which statement best describes the lymphatic system's role in tissue interstitium?
• Phlebo-lymphedema describes edema due to which combination?
• Which statement about the CLT's role in garment fitting is true?
• Bioimpedance testing is most beneficial for which lymphedema stage?
• Which statement best describes the lipedema case presented?
• Filtration and ultrafiltration are often used interchangeably.
• Lymphedema results from a mismatch between lymphatic load and transport capacity. True or False?
• Which condition would be a contraindication for abdominal MLD?
• Low output failure is due to which mechanism?
• Which term is used to describe the study of veins?
• Which statement about blood capillary pressure is FALSE?
• What term describes reduced lymph transport with a normal lymphatic load?
• What is a hallmark of 'remedial exercise' for patients with lymphedema?
• The venous angle is formed by which vessels?
• For patients with lymphedema who have low fitness after cancer treatment, the exercise program should be started at a level that matches their fitness and health.
• What is a noted drawback of water displacement for measuring lymphedema?
• Which of the following are assessment tools used to evaluate lymphedema?
• A lymphedema-specific exercise program should include exercises...
• Which term is used to describe a reduced lymph transport with normal lymphatic load?
• Contraindications for lymphedema bandaging are:
• Edema from congestive heart failure represents which type of lymphatic insufficiency?
• Which of the following is a lymphatic organ?
• Bioimpedance testing relies on which physical property?
• Which statement correctly describes the lymphoscintigraphy test?
• How often should compression garments be washed?
• Active hyperemia is caused by which of the following?
• When evaluating a patient with lymphedema, why is it important to measure both the unaffected and affected extremities?
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for compression bandaging?
• Which compression class is most appropriate for the first garment for an obese patient with lower-extremity lymphedema and ROM donning issues?
• Compression bandaging is indicated in which conditions?
• What is another term for Axillo-axillary anastomosis?
• You are evaluating a patient referred with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema. The edema extends from the pelvic girdle to the ankles with negative Stemmer sign. Patient's subjective complaints include bruising, hypersensitivity to touch, and achiness of her legs. According to the patient, edema is currently stable but has worsened gradually over time. What is MOST LIKELY the correct diagnosis?
• A prophylactic compression garment for someone at risk for lymphedema should...
• A seroma is sometimes referred to as which of the following (alternative name)?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of high volume (dynamic) insufficiency of the lymphatic system?
• What are the effects of lymphedema bandages?
• What is a potential red flag in a patient's medical history during lymphedema management?
• Which of the following is a synonym for angiosarcoma?
• Which assessment method involves submerging the limb to determine volume?
• Which of the following statements is TRUE?
• Lymphostatic edema is:
• In a lymphedema patient with recurrent cellulitis and a warm, red affected limb, what is the recommended action?
• Which garment type offers the most containment for lymphedema?
• Which lymphatic watershed exists on both the anterior and posterior aspects of the body?
• Which CDT component focuses on patient education and self-management of edema?
• What is the most appropriate type of bandage for patients with lymphedema?
• Which mathematical formula is commonly used in calculating limb volume?
• Lymphedema is defined as which of the following?
• What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
• The post-surgical protective phase after lymph node removal...
• Which of the following is NOT part of the three-layer wall of blood and lymphatic vessels?
• Which statement about customizing a lymphedema exercise program is true?
• What is a practical benefit of circumference measurements for limb assessment?
• What risk is associated with aggressive exercise soon after lymph node removal?
• What is the current recommendation for patients immediately following axillary node dissection?
• What are common 'subjective complaints' of patients with subclinical lymphedema?
• Which mechanism is primarily responsible for nourishing tissue cells under resting conditions?
• Which of the following conditions can cause edema?
• NOT a principle of lymphedema bandaging?
• According to the old Starling equation, resorption of fluid into blood capillaries is caused by which factor?
• Lipedema signs include which trio?
• Why is foam padding used in lymphedema bandaging?
• What are the BASIC components of a comprehensive lymphedema evaluation?
• What is the result of low output failure?
• Which of the following is a sign of cellulitis?
• Which of the following statements about pressure profile of short-stretch bandages is true?
• Why should silicone-dotted bands be avoided in upper-extremity patients with slender arms?
• For a patient with left lower-extremity lymphedema during MLD, which pathways should be used?
• A seroma is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
• Rubor refers to which of the following?
• What is the most common garment style for patients with UE lymphedema?
• Which patient group is most prone to developing axillary web syndrome?
• Which statement best explains why neck and trunk exercises are included in lymphedema programs?
• What is the recommended action when cellulitis is suspected during lymphedema therapy?
• In which of the following conditions is compression bandaging indicated?
• Short stature and a webbed neck are features of which genetic syndrome?
• The tributary region of the left inguinal nodes includes which area?
• Why is tucking of adipose tissue into the sleeve recommended?
• The measuring landmark cB refers to which part of the lower extremity?
• Primary lymphedemas include which of the following?
• Milroy's Disease is a form of lymphedema that is typically present at birth.
• Hypoproteinemia reduces plasma colloid osmotic pressure, leading to which change in filtration?
• Which of the following best describes Milroy's disease?
• What measurement is obtained using a tissue tonometer?
• Lymphedema caused by malformations of the lymphatic system is known as Primary lymphedema. Which option best describes this term?
• Who often relies on the CLT's recommendations for garment style and compression level?
• Into which venous angle does the thoracic duct drain?
• In relation to compression therapy, what is the status of an ABI below 0.5?
• What is an advantage of using a retractable tape for circumferential limb measurements?
• Which of the following IS NOT a lymphatic trunk of the upper body?
• Hemosiderin Staining refers to which description?
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for compression bandaging?
• What is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body?
• What does lymphoscintigraphy assess?
• Which statement about knit garment containment is true?
• Six months after completing a course of CDT in a patient with secondary lymphedema after axillary dissection, a rapid 30% increase in limb girth is most likely explained by which?
• Stewart-Treves syndrome is another name for which cancer type?
• Which statement about lymph collectors is FALSE?
• During aquatic exercise, how does submersion depth affect compression on the edematous lower extremity?
• A significantly increased skin temperature with redness in the affected area most commonly indicates which condition?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to CDT?
• Lymph fluid consists of which of the following?
• The term syndactyly refers to:
• The most likely explanation for a sudden increase in limb girth after cancer treatment is cancer recurrence. Which option lists this correctly?
• The limb radius is related to pressure according to which factor?
• What is the main task of lymph capillaries?
• Which of the following is NOT used as an assessment tool for evaluating lymphedema?
• Why is it important to measure lymphedema?
• In breast cancer-related, secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity, lymph fluid is usually directed toward which lymph nodes?
• Measuring limb circumference in 4 centimeter increments is preferred because
• What is the risk of aggressive exercises immediately following lymph node removal?
• The thoracic duct drains which side of the body?
• Which method is least practical for measuring limb volume in a patient with large wounds?
• Edema due to hypoproteinemia is categorized as which type of lymphatic insufficiency?
• Lymph flow is unidirectional from the interstitium to the venous system.
• The thoracic duct drains all of the following EXCEPT?
• Which is a typical sign of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
• Which of the following is a 'relative' contraindication for compression bandaging?
• Why is it important to measure a patient's height and weight?
• Which statement best describes what determines the number of CDT treatments a patient with lymphedema will receive?
• Which statement is FALSE about the lymph vascular system?
• Which condition is an example of high-volume (dynamic) lymphatic insufficiency?
• Which statement best describes the effect of manual lymph drainage (MLD) on lymph capillary uptake?
• What is the purpose of a silicone-dotted band on a compression garment?
• Which combination best describes common signs of congestive heart failure?
• Which statement about blood capillary pressure is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a general contraindication for CDT (MLD & Bandaging)?
• High output failure usually results in what kind of edema?
• Passive hyperemia can be caused by which condition(s)?
• Which of the following best describes lymphedema?
• Why is it important to have knowledge of a patient's body weight?
• Name a micro-surgical approach for lymphedema?
• A patient with left upper extremity lymphedema develops red, warm, swollen arm after therapy and feels unwell. What is the most likely cause and the appropriate action?
• Which factor is commonly used to classify lymphedema as primary or secondary?
• What is the purpose of the bicuspid valves in the lymphatic collectors?
• For a patient with right lower-extremity lymphedema during manual lymph drainage, which anastomotic pathways should be used?
• Which of the following describes the effects of manual lymph drainage (MLD) in lymphedema treatment?
• Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of lymph collectors?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a measure for lymphedema assessment in the provided materials?
• Which statement about foot (toe) caps in compression garment fitting is true?
• Which statement about precapillary arterioles is TRUE?
• Signs of lipedema include which of the following?
• Which of the following is a sign of cellulitis?
• A sudden increase in body weight, combined with the development of bilateral LE pitting edema, may be indicative of:
• Superficial lymph collectors drain skin and subcutis.
• For a pediatric patient age 3 receiving a first lymphedema garment, which compression class is most appropriate?
• Lymphedema caused by malformations (dysplasia) of the lymphatic system is known as:
• The purpose of foam padding materials in lymphedema bandaging is to...
• Complete the sentence: When developing an exercise program for patients with lymphedema, therapists should...
• Which BEST describes Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of cellulitis?
• When a patient is fatigued from chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which of the following types of exercise for their lymphedema may be most appropriate?
• What is cellulitis?
• Which option correctly identifies the organ associated with the term hepatic?
• Which skin finding is commonly associated with venous insufficiency?
• Which of the following is a true statement about short-term and long-term goals (STGs and LTGs) in lymphedema care?
• How does a co-condition of mild congestive heart failure (CHF) influence the choice of compression level?
• Which measurement is best to detect asymmetrical swelling between limbs in lymphedema patients?
• An adjustable waistband is most beneficial in which patient group?
• Lymph from the right arm and right trunk quadrant drains into which vessel?
• What domains does the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) assess?
• Combined lymphatic insufficiency is described as which of the following?
• The genetic mutation that leads to Milroy's Disease, aka Nonne-Milroy Syndrome, occurs on which gene?
• What are the effect(s) of MLD?
• Which of the following is NOT a BASIC component of a comprehensive lymphedema evaluation?
• Lipedema primarily affects which gender?
• If the sleeve tends to slide, which of the following are offered to improve fit?
• What type of electrical current is used in bioimpedance testing?
• Starling's equilibrium of fluid exchange is described as:
• The tributary region of the right axillary nodes includes which areas?
• Intestinal lymph is called which term?
• A Ready-to-Wear lymphedema garment is best described as?
• Which type of lymph vessels do not contain valves?
• Which condition would be a contraindication for abdominal Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)?
• The ROM limitation should be considered in garment selection because it affects...
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to compression bandaging?
• What is the most important process to nourish tissue cells?
• Which items must be included in an evaluation of a patient with lymphedema?
• Which statement about weight lifting for patients at risk for lymphedema is supported by the material?
• Which option best describes the components of a typical self-care program for lymphedema?
• What does lymphedema precox mean?
• Which of the following would be an incorrect practice when applying lymphedema bandages?
• Which statement about risk factors for lymphedema is true?
• It is recommended to limit overhead reaching to 90-degrees for at least 7 days post-axillary node removal to reduce the risk of...