ACOLS Module 6

Question 1

Acute inflammation is a local response of the tissues that have been damaged in a certain region of the body.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Radiation burn, sun burn and incisions are all examples of trauma.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Edema that results from the inflammatory process is poor in protein.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The negative effects of swelling in trauma are due to the increased diffusion distance inside cells.

Answer 4

False. It’s the diffusion distance in between cells.

Question 5

MLD is not beneficial for traumatic edema since there is no protein accumulation.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

There are no blood vessels in the joint cartilage; cartilage is living tissue and receives nutrients from the synovial fluid.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Lymphostatic Encephalopathy is a disorder of the lymph drainage from the intra- and extra-dural areas that may result in head and neck lymphedema (HNL).

Answer 7

True

Question 8

50% of the intra-dural drains along the fibers of the olfactory nerve, through the cribiform plate and to the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Compression for facial swelling is opposite from compression of the extremities because gravity assists drainage during the day (compression is more important at night time).

Answer 9

True

Question 10

MLD techniques cannot be used for the treatment of wounds.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Acute traumatic edema results from a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

A chronic inflammation can decrease the Transport Capacity (TC) of the lymphatic system over a prolonged period of time and result in lymphangitis or lymphadenitis.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease following an infection with streptococci bacteria.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The extra-dural drainage happens through the sutures of the skull to the lymph vessels of the scalp.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Which of the following is a syndrome characterized by soft (pitting) symmetric edema and weight gain in menstruating females?

Answer 15

A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
B. Cyclic Idiopathic Edema
C. Lymphedema
D. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Answer: B

Question 16

Which of the following is also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Answer 16

A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
B. Cyclic Idiopathic Edema
C. Lymphedema
D. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Answer: D

Question 17

The following body areas are not supplied with lymph vessels:

Answer 17

A. Hair, dentin of teeth, inside of eyes (cornea),bone tissue and nails.
B. The heart
C. The lungs
D. The stomach

Answer: A

Question 18

In which part of the written evaluation should the therapist determine the need for skilled care?

Answer 18

A. Objective part
B. Subjective part
C. Plan of care
D. Short term goals

Answer: C

Question 19

Which of the following are types of documentation that should be included in an evaluation for a lymphedema patient?

Answer 19

A. Photographic
B. Circumferential or volumetric measurements
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Answer: C

Question 20

Which equipment used infrared light transmitters to determine the circumferential measurements of an extremity?

Answer 20

A. Bio electrical impedance
B. Perimeters
C. Water displacement tanks
D. Tape measurement

Answer: B

Question 21

The negative effects of swelling in trauma include:

Answer 21

A. Decreased supply of oxygen and nutrients to the traumatized area
B Decreased transport of basic substances needed for tissue healing
C. Irritation of nociceptors (pain receptors
D. All of the above

Answer: D

Question 22

A lymphadenitis is:

Answer 22

A. An inflammation of lymph vessels
B. An inflammation of lymph nodes
C. An inflammation of blood vessels
D. An inflammation of the skin

Answer: B

Question 23

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD):

Answer 23

A. Is an abnormal response of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
B. Causes localized inflammation accompanied by morphological changes in soft tissue, nerves, bones, joints and disturbances in the local blood supply.
C. Is more seen in upper extremities
D. All of the above

Answer: D