Exam Preview for 4006: Lymphatic System Part III: Lymphedema Manage

Lymphatic System Part III: Lymphedema Management

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1. All of the following drug types were identified as being a common treatment for lymphedema EXCEPT: Diuretics Anti-coagulants Benzopyrones Antibiotics
2. Which of the following was NOT identified as part of complete decongestive therapy (CDT)? Automatic lymphatic drainage Compression Exercises Skin care
3. Which of the following is correct about manual lymphatic drainage? Slows activity of lymphatic vessels Reroutes lymph flow Is similar to traditional massage Should be completed distal before proximal
4. Concerning treating lymphedema, which of the following is correct about compression? It's rarely used Is usually applied with a gradient, increasing from proximal to distal Is the gold standard of treatment and bandaging is the preferred initial measure Is the last approach to treatment, after other measures have failed
5. All of the following are identified as an effect of compression EXCEPT: Reduces fibrotic skin Reduces venous and lymphatic return Increases tissue pressure Prevents re-accumulation
6. Which of the following is correct about decongestive exercises? Is a secondary part of CDT Should be complex Should be performed when compression garments are not worn Should be performed with compression garments are worn
7. When using skin lotions on lymphedema affected extremities, which is most correct about the lotions pH? Should have positive pH Should have negative pH Should have neutral pH pH makes no difference
8. What is the material's name that is first applied for compression bandaging? Elastomull Rosidal K Comprilan Cellona
9. A "JoviPak" is an example of which of the following? Non-sequential compression garment Multi-limb compression garment Non-elastic compression garment All of the above
10. All of the following statements regarding patients' Medicare benefits for lymphedema treatment are true EXCEPT: Bandaging supplies and garments are only covered when used in conjunction with wound care There is one single code for CDT Therapist time is covered under various CPT codes Compression pumps are covered after 4 weeks of unsuccessful conservative treatment