FREE CLT Lymphedema Assessment & Diagnosis Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is a common early sign of lymphedema?

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Heaviness or tightness in a limb

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Sharp shooting pain

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Severe bleeding

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Frequent urination

Question 2

Which diagnostic tool is commonly used to confirm lymphedema?

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Bioimpedance spectroscopy

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Electrocardiogram

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MRI

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CT scan

Question 3

What does the Stemmer's sign test for?

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Lymphedema diagnosis

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Muscle strength

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Skin elasticity

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Presence of deep vein thrombosis

Question 4

Which of the following may contribute to secondary lymphedema?

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Radiation therapy

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Genetic mutation

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Hormonal imbalance

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Nutrient deficiency

Question 5

How is limb circumference typically measured for lymphedema assessment?

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With a flexible tape at consistent intervals

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Randomly with a scale

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Using skinfold calipers

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Through body mass index (BMI)

Question 6

Which imaging technique provides real-time visualization of lymphatic vessels?

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Lymphoscintigraphy

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X-ray

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Ultrasound

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PET scan

Question 7

Which of the following is a subjective method of assessment?

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Patient-reported heaviness

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Bioimpedance reading

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Limb circumference measurement

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MRI result

Question 8

What is the purpose of a perometer?

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To calculate limb volume

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To detect lymph nodes

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To assess muscular strength

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To monitor blood pressure

Question 9

Why is early detection of lymphedema important?

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To reduce complications through early treatment

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It is always fatal if untreated

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To begin chemotherapy immediately

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To prevent unnecessary surgery