Compression

Question 1

Anti embolism stockings

Answer 1

Knee high or thigh high stockings that provide low compression force to prevent DVT formation

Question 2

Compression

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The application of mechanical force that increases external pressure on a body part to reduce swelling, improve circulation, or modify scar tissue formation

Question 3

Deep vein thrombosis

Answer 3

Blood clot in a deep vein

Question 4

Edema

Answer 4

Swelling caused by increased fluid in the interstitial spaces of the body

Question 5

Hydrostatic pressure

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Pressure exerted by a fluid, for example, in the bv. Determined by the force of the heart and gravity and contributes to movement of fluid into or out of bv and lymphatics.

Question 6

Hypertrophic scarring

Answer 6

Excessive scarring with raised and ridged appearance that does not extend beyond the boundaries of the original site of skin injury. This type of scar has poor flexibility and can result in contract urges or poor cosmesis

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Intermittent compression

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Pressure that is alternately applied and released and usually applied by pneumatic compression pump

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Keloid

Answer 8

Excessive scarring that extends beyond boundaries of original site of skin injury

Question 9

Long stretch bandage

Answer 9

An elastic bandage that can extend by 100% to 200% and provides high resting pressure. Aka high stretch bandage

Question 10

Lymphatic fluid

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Fluid rich in protein, water, and macrophages that is removed from the interstitial space by lymphatic system and returned to the venous system. Aka lymph

Question 11

Lymphatic system

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Vessels and nodes designed to carry excess fluid from interstitial space to the venous system and to filter fluid, remove bacteria and foreign particles

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Lymphedema

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Swelling caused by excess lymphatic fluid in the interstitial space

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Osmotic pressure

Answer 13

Pressure determined by the concentration of proteins inside and outside blood vessels that contributes to movement of fluid into or out of blood vessels and lymphatics

Question 14

Phlebitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of veins; most common cause of venous insufficiency

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Resting pressure

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Pressure exerted by elastic when put on stretch

Question 16

Short stretch bandage

Answer 16

A bandage w low elasticity and 30-90% extension that provides low resting pressure but high working pressure during muscle activity.aka low stretch bandage

Question 17

Static compression

Answer 17

Steady application of pressure

Question 18

Unna’s boot

Answer 18

A semirigid bandage made of zinc oxide impregnated gauze that is applied to the lower extremity to exert pressure

Question 19

Venous insufficiency

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Decreased ability of veins to return blood to the heart

Question 20

Venous stasis ulcer

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An area of tissue breakdown and necrosis that occurs as a result of impaired venous return

Question 21

Working pressure

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Pressure produced by active muscles pushing against an inelastic bandage

Question 22

Compression is used to:

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Control peripheral edema
Prevent deep vein thrombosis
Limit shaping after amputation

Question 23

Compression is not used for

Answer 23

Treating pts w ulcers caused by ARTERIAL insufficiency.

Question 24

Correct sequence for lymphatic flow

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Veins to interstitial space to lymphatic capillaries to subclavian vein back to venous circulation

Question 25

What may result in edema?

Answer 25

Increased extravasation of fluid into interstitial space Reduced venous flow Reduced flow of lymph back to heart

Question 26

How do healthy lymphatic vessels and veins propel forward fluid flow?

Answer 26

By muscle contractions and back flow of fluid is prevented by valves within vessels

Question 27

Adverse consequences of edema include

Answer 27

Subcutaneous tissue fibrosis Contractures and deformities Increased risk of infection

Question 28

Compression reduces edema by:

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Increasing hydrostatic pressure into circulation

Question 29

Compression garments used to minimize hypertrophic scarring should provide how much pressure?

Answer 29

20-30mm Hg or pressure

Question 30

High extensible bandages have

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High resting pressure

Question 31

Low stretch bandages have

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High working pressure

Question 32

Wen applying compression pumps u should

Answer 32

Cover open wounds Measure and record blood pressure Record limb circumference before and after

Question 33

What are stockings with less than 30mm Hg used for ?

Answer 33

Prevention of deep vein thrombosis formation in bed bound patients