Week 5

Question 1

When does lymphedema occur? How is the fluid balance regulated?

Answer 1

Question 2

How often does lymphedema occur after breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, endometrial cancer? What are the chief complaints?

Answer 2

Question 3

Explain lymphatic anatomy

Answer 3

Question 4

What is the functional unit of the lymph system? What is it composed of?

Answer 4

Question 5

What governs fluid movement in the lymphatic system?

Answer 5

Question 6

Explain primary lymphedema

Answer 6

Question 7

Explain secondary lymphedema

Answer 7

Question 8

What are the lymphatic risk factors?

Answer 8

Question 9

How can air travel, inflammation/increased lymphatic load, and decreased lymphatic return become risk factors?

Answer 9

Question 10

Explain circumferential measurements

Answer 10

Question 11

What are the BMI classifications?

Answer 11

Question 12

How to test for circulation and sensory integrity?

Answer 12

Question 13

What are the stages of lymphedema?

Answer 13

Question 14

What are the descriptions of the severity of lymphedema?

Answer 14

Question 15

What are the tissue related changes of lymphedema?

Answer 15

Question 16

Explain skin care and exercise as interventions for lymphedema

Answer 16

Question 17

Explain manual therapy techniques and compression therapy for lymphedema

Answer 17

Question 18

Explain multilayer compression wrapping and UE/LE compression garments

Answer 18