Exam Preview for 3975: Lymphatic System Part II: Normal and Abnorma

Lymphatic System Part II: Normal and Abnormal Lymphatic Functions

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1. Which of the following is correct about normal lymphatic flow? lymph load (LL) is greater than transport capacity (TC) LL equals TC LL is less than TC All of the above are true
2. Which of the following is correct about abnormal lymphatic function? LL is less than TC LL equals TC LL is greater than TC All of the above are correct
3. Which of the following best describes stage 1 of lymphedema? Latency stage Reversible stage Spontaneously irreversible stage Lymphostatic elephantiasis
4. Which of the following best describes lymphedema's progression? Progression is quick Progression is slow Progression is variable Usually does not progress
5. A post-mastectomy patient with no signs of swelling is what lymphedema stage? Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 0
6. Which of the following is correct about lipedema? It is a different diagnosis It usually accompanies early-stage lymphedema It usually accompanies late-stage lymphedema It is the same as lymphedema
7. Which of the following is correct about Stage 1 lymphedema? It is reversible It is irreversible Fibrotic tissue is usually present All the above
8. Significant fibrotic tissue is most common in which of the following stage? Stage 0 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
9. Which lymphedema stage is associated with angiosarcoma? Stage 4 Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1
10. With mechanical insufficiency, the transport capacity is Normal Equal to the lymph load Increased Diminished