CLT Complete Decongestive Therapy & Compression Bandaging 3

Question 1

Measuring limb volume for lymphedema assessment can be done by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Skin temperature measurement

Answer

Water displacement (volumetry)

Answer

Sequential circumferential measurements with a tape measure

Answer

Bioimpedance spectroscopy

Question 2

The 'finger bandaging' technique in hand and finger lymphedema uses:

Accepted Answer

Narrow 2-cm short-stretch bandages applied in spiral fashion

Answer

Standard short-stretch bandages cut to size

Answer

Tubular foam padding only

Answer

Compression gloves worn at night

Question 3

Low-stretch bandages are reapplied daily during the intensive phase primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Limb volume reduces quickly and loose bandages lose therapeutic effect

Answer

They lose elasticity within 24 hours

Answer

Daily reapplication prevents skin breakdown

Answer

Insurance requires daily documentation

Question 4

What does the term 'compression garment compliance' refer to in lymphedema management?

Accepted Answer

The patient's consistent daily use of prescribed garments

Answer

How well garments conform to the limb shape

Answer

Garment pressure meeting manufacturer specifications

Answer

Insurance approval for garment coverage

Question 5

Night bandaging is preferred over compression garments during sleep because:

Accepted Answer

Short-stretch bandages provide low resting pressure that is safe overnight without movement

Answer

Garments are too hot to sleep in

Answer

Insurance covers bandaging but not garments

Answer

Garments cannot be donned without assistance

Question 6

Self-bandaging education for lymphedema patients in Phase II should include:

Accepted Answer

Instruction in proper bandage application, layer order, gradient pressure, and signs of problems

Answer

Teaching only garment application, not bandaging

Answer

Only information about when to call the clinic

Answer

Demonstration without return demonstration by the patient