CLT Compression Therapy & Bandaging 3

Question 1

Night garments for lymphedema are typically made from what material type to differentiate them from daytime garments?

Accepted Answer

Foam-lined or non-elastic chip-pad material providing low resting pressure

Answer

High-stretch elastic for comfort

Answer

Class IV compression for maximal reduction

Answer

Cotton only without compression properties

Question 2

What is the recommended maximum wear time for a compression garment before replacement due to loss of elasticity?

Accepted Answer

3–6 months with daily washing

Answer

1–2 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

They do not lose compression and do not need replacement

Question 3

When applying short-stretch bandages to a lower extremity, the foot and ankle should be positioned in how many degrees of dorsiflexion?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees (neutral / slight dorsiflexion)

Answer

Maximum plantarflexion (pointed toes)

Answer

Maximum dorsiflexion

Answer

Position does not matter for bandaging outcomes

Question 4

Which patient sign indicates that compression bandaging has been applied too tightly?

Accepted Answer

Numbness, tingling, or cyanosis of the toes or fingers

Answer

Mild skin indentation from bandage edges at the end of the day

Answer

Mild skin redness under garment edges

Answer

Slight decrease in circumference at application

Question 5

Compression bandaging used for the upper extremity should wrap the arm in what direction?

Accepted Answer

Distal to proximal, starting at the fingers

Answer

Proximal to distal, starting at the shoulder

Answer

Middle of the arm outward in both directions simultaneously

Answer

From the largest circumference to the smallest

Question 6

Seroma formation after lymph node dissection surgery is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of serous fluid (including lymph) in the surgical cavity where nodes were removed

Answer

Permanent lymphedema of the chest wall

Answer

A hematoma from surgical bleeding

Answer

Edema from general anesthesia effects