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

Night garments use foam or chip-pad material that provides gentle shaping and low resting pressure during sleep when the limb is horizontal and not actively exercising.

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

Most compression garments lose therapeutic elasticity after approximately 3–6 months of daily wear and washing and should be replaced to maintain effective compression.

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

Bandaging with the foot at 90 degrees neutral/dorsiflexion ensures the wrap is not too tight in dorsiflexion nor too loose in plantarflexion, preventing pressure injuries during movement.

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

Neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling) or circulatory signs (cyanosis, blanching) indicate excessive compression that is compromising neurovascular supply.

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

Bandaging always proceeds from distal (fingers/hand) to proximal (upper arm) to create a gradient that drives fluid toward the axilla.

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CLT Compression Therapy & Bandaging 3