Week 5 Pre Lecture Lymphatic System

Question 1

What are the functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 1

• recycle and conserve fluids and plasma proteins
• part of immune system pathway
• absorbs lipids from the intestinal tract

Question 2

What are some of the related structures that we examine

Answer 2

• HEENT: neck lymph nodes, tonsils
• Trunk: spleen, peyer’s patches
• Extremities: inguinal nodes, popliteal nodes, epitrochlear

Question 3

What are some of the conditions that we should assess when gathering a history

Answer 3

• swollen glands: number and location

- flu like symptoms: fatigue, malaise, fever, anorexia, sweats, achy, itchy

Question 4

What are some worrisome findings during a lymphatic physical assessment

Answer 4

immobile/fixed, prolonged swelling over 1.5 cm, widespread adenopathy, multiple positive history points