Lymphedema treatment Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCLEX review questionsThe nurse reinforces teaching for a client after a right mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Which statement by the client requires further intervention by the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. "I will wear gloves and long sleeves while I am in my garden." 2. "The risk for arm swelling will decrease one year after my treatment is completed." 3. "I will sleep with my right arm elevated on a small flat pillow from now on." 4. "If my right arm begi...

My Lymphedema Quiz Questions with complete solution 2023/2024 Lymphedema - correct answer swelling of a body part; the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid; its a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema MLD compression bandages compression garments remedial exercises skin and nail care homecare Difference between primary and secondary lymphedema - correct answer primary ...

Lymphedema Self Test Questions With Complete Solutions Lymphedema - answer-swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitium which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - answerComplete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self c...

Stage 1 Lipedema - Fat Swelling resolves with rest/elevation Stage 2 Lipedema - Peau' d' orange Easy bruising Less resolution w/ rest and elevation Stage 3 Lipedema - Fibrosclerosis- hard connective tissue LARGE mass of skin Swelling doesn't recede Stage 4 Lipedema - Fibrosclerosis/Elephantitis LARGER Masses of skin overhang LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA (becomes lymphedema at this stage) Columnar pants - column like swelling with lipedema Harem pants (pantaloons) - like princess Jazmine pants ...

Pleural Effusion - ANS fluid in pleural space pneumothorax - ANS air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? - ANS bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? - ANS Pneumonitis Hypocapnia - ANS reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion - ANS tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lym...

Lymphedema Self-Test QuestionsLymphedema - correct answer -swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitial which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - correct answer Complete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self care ed...

STI quizzesPrimary lymphedema can be the result of: a. Hypoplasia b Congestive Heart Failure c. Radiation Treatment d. Filariasis - correct answer A. Hypoplasia Which of the following is true regarding lymphedema? 1) Stage 2 of lymphedema consists of pitting edema and is reversible, 2) Mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer is the second cause of lymphedema in the U.S., 3) If untreated, lymphedema can resolve on its own, 4) Treatment of lymphedema includes manual lymphatic d...

Lymphedema exam with complete solutions What is the #1 worldwide cause of lymphedema? - ANS ️️ filariasis (mosquito- born parasite found in tropical regions of the world) In the United States, what is the primary cause of lymphedema? - ANS ️️ Cancer Treatment: Lymphadenectomy/Radiation List and describe the 2 main types of lymphedema. - ANS ️️ Primary - Result of lymphatic dysplasia Congenital: onset birth to 2 years Precox: Onset under age of 35 Tarda: Onset after age 35 S...

CLT LANA EXAM PREP WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Stage 1 Lipedema Correct Answer: Fat Swelling resolves with rest/elevation Stage 2 Lipedema Correct Answer: Peau' d' orange Easy bruising Less resolution w/ rest and elevation Stage 3 Lipedema Correct Answer: Fibrosclerosis- hard connective tissue LARGE mass of skin Swelling doesn't recede Stage 4 Lipedema Correct Answer: Fibrosclerosis/Elephantitis LARGER Masses of skin overhang LIPO-LYMPHEDEMA (becomes lymphedema at this stage) ...

STI quizzes Questions with complete solution 2023/2024Primary lymphedema can be the result of: a. Hypoplasia b Congestive Heart Failure c. Radiation Treatment d. Filariasis - correct answer A. Hypoplasia Which of the following is true regarding lymphedema? 1) Stage 2 of lymphedema consists of pitting edema and is reversible, 2) Mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer is the second cause of lymphedema in the U.S., 3) If untreated, lymphedema can resolve on its own, 4) Treatmen...