CLT Complete Decongestive Therapy & Compression Bandaging 2

Question 1

Decongestive exercises during CDT are performed while wearing compression bandages because:

Accepted Answer

Muscle contractions against resistance of bandages enhance lymphatic pumping

Answer

The bandages prevent injury during exercise

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Exercise cannot be performed without bandage support

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Bandages prevent sweat from entering the wound

Question 2

Which type of compression garment is typically prescribed for Phase II maintenance in arm lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Flat-knit or circular-knit compression sleeves with or without gloves

Answer

Compression bandages worn continuously

Answer

Pneumatic compression devices only

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Tubular bandages applied at home

Question 3

Compression class 2 garments for leg lymphedema provide approximately how much ankle pressure?

Accepted Answer

30–40 mmHg

Answer

10–15 mmHg

Answer

20–30 mmHg

Answer

50–60 mmHg

Question 4

Skin care in CDT is essential because lymphedematous skin is at increased risk for:

Accepted Answer

Infection, breakdown, and delayed wound healing due to impaired local immunity

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Excessive dryness only

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Hyperkeratosis only

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Allergic dermatitis from garment materials

Question 5

Pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) used for lymphedema should ideally:

Accepted Answer

Be used as an adjunct to CDT, not as a standalone treatment

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Replace MLD and bandaging entirely

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Apply highest pressure at the proximal limb

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Be used only during the intensive phase

Question 6

Which of the following is a contraindication to compression bandaging in lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Active deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Answer

Stage I lymphedema

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Bilateral leg lymphedema

Answer

Skin folds from significant edema