CLT Lymphedema Pathophysiology & Staging 2

Question 1

Elephantiasis is associated with which stage of lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

Stage III

Answer

Stage 0

Answer

Stage I

Answer

Stage II

Question 2

The most common cause of secondary lymphedema worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

Filariasis (parasitic infection)

Answer

Cancer surgery and radiation

Answer

Trauma and infection

Answer

Chronic venous insufficiency

Question 3

What is the 'safety valve' of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

The lymphatic system's reserve capacity to handle excess fluid beyond normal load

Answer

The thoracic duct valve

Answer

Lymph node filtration of pathogens

Answer

The venous angle junction with the subclavian vein

Question 4

Dynamic insufficiency of the lymphatic system means:

Accepted Answer

The lymphatic transport capacity is normal but the lymphatic load is too high

Answer

The transport capacity is reduced but the load is normal

Answer

Both capacity and load are abnormal

Answer

Lymphatic vessels are completely obstructed

Question 5

Mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system means:

Accepted Answer

The lymphatic transport capacity is reduced below the normal load level

Answer

The lymphatic load is excessive

Answer

Blood pressure exceeds lymphatic pressure

Answer

Lymphangions are contracting too rapidly

Question 6

Lymphorrhea is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Leakage of lymph fluid through the skin surface

Answer

Inflammation of lymph nodes

Answer

Increased lymph node size due to infection

Answer

Reversal of lymphatic flow