CLT Complete Decongestive Therapy & Compression Bandaging

Question 1

Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) consists of which four components?

Accepted Answer

MLD, compression bandaging, therapeutic exercise, and meticulous skin/nail care

Answer

MLD, heat therapy, exercise, compression

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MLD, surgery, compression garments, diuretics

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Massage, bandaging, nutrition, and rest

Question 2

The two phases of CDT are:

Accepted Answer

Intensive (Phase I) and maintenance (Phase II) phases

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Acute and chronic phases

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Inpatient and outpatient phases

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Diagnostic and therapeutic phases

Question 3

Short-stretch bandages are preferred over long-stretch bandages in lymphedema because they:

Accepted Answer

Create high working pressure during movement and low resting pressure at rest

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Are more comfortable for the patient

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Are less expensive and easier to apply

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Can be worn during MLD treatments

Question 4

What is the purpose of foam padding used under compression bandages?

Accepted Answer

To protect bony prominences and soften fibrotic tissue

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To increase overall bandage pressure

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To absorb excess lymph fluid

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To prevent bandage slippage during activity

Question 5

The ideal compression gradient in multilayer bandaging should be:

Accepted Answer

Highest distally, decreasing proximally

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Uniform pressure throughout the limb

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Highest proximally, decreasing distally

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Variable depending on patient comfort

Question 6

Stockinette is applied as the first layer in multilayer compression bandaging to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the skin and absorb perspiration

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Increase compression pressure

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Prevent infection

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Mark the bandage layers