CLT Complete Decongestive Therapy & Patient Self-Care 3

Question 1

When documenting lymphedema treatment outcomes, circumferential measurements are most valid when taken at what standardized intervals?

Accepted Answer

At every 4 cm intervals along the length of the limb using fixed anatomical landmarks

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At the widest point of the limb only

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Only at the beginning and end of the full treatment course

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Only when the patient reports increased swelling

Question 2

Which professional organization provides the most widely recognized lymphedema therapist certification exam in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)

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American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

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American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Question 3

What minimum number of hands-on training hours is required to sit for the LANA certification examination?

Accepted Answer

135 hours

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40 hours

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80 hours

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200 hours

Question 4

A CLT working with a post-prostatectomy patient experiencing lower extremity and genital lymphedema should be aware that genital lymphedema requires what special consideration?

Accepted Answer

Specialized compression garments (scrotal supports, custom shorts) and modified MLD techniques are needed

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Genital lymphedema resolves spontaneously without treatment

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MLD is absolutely contraindicated in the genital area

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Only surgical treatment is appropriate

Question 5

When is the ideal timing to begin prophylactic CLT intervention after axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pre-operatively for education plus early post-operative initiation as soon as wounds are healed

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Only after visible swelling has been present for more than 3 months

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Never before Stage I lymphedema develops

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Only if the patient requests it

Question 6

In the context of CDT, 'decongestive gymnastics' or remedial exercises should be performed by the patient in what situation?

Accepted Answer

While wearing compression (garment or bandaging) to use muscle pumping against resistance

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Only in a pool — never on land

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Without any compression so the limb can move freely

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Only under direct therapist supervision in the clinic