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Sample CLT - Certified Lymphatic Therapist Practice Questions

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1. Which of the following is considered a breach of client confidentiality?

   • A. Keeping notes in a locked drawer
   • B. Sharing client progress with parents
   • C. Talking about a client to a friend
   • D. Using initials on client records

   Answer: C. Talking about a client to a friend

   Client confidentiality is a fundamental ethical principle, meaning all client information must be kept private. Discussing a client's details with anyone not directly involved in their care, such as a friend, is a serious breach of trust and professional ethics.

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

   • A. Mild pitting edema
   • B. Acute cellulitis with systemic infection signs
   • C. Post-surgical swelling after 6 weeks
   • D. Moderate fibrotic tissue changes

   Answer: B. Acute cellulitis with systemic infection signs

   Active cellulitis with systemic signs (fever, spreading erythema) is a contraindication because compression over infected tissue can spread infection and cause pain.

3. Fibrosis in chronic lymphedema is primarily caused by:

   • A. Bacterial infection of lymph nodes
   • B. Chronic protein accumulation stimulating inflammatory fibroblast activity
   • C. Venous insufficiency complicating lymphatic flow
   • D. Repeated MLD treatments over time

   Answer: B. Chronic protein accumulation stimulating inflammatory fibroblast activity

   Chronic protein-rich fluid accumulation triggers chronic inflammation and stimulates fibroblasts to deposit collagen, leading to progressive tissue fibrosis.

4. Foam padding layers applied beneath short-stretch bandages serve what purpose?

   • A. They replace the need for MLD
   • B. They protect bony prominences and evening out the pressure distribution over irregular contours
   • C. They increase total compression pressure
   • D. They are used only for cosmetic reasons

   Answer: B. They protect bony prominences and evening out the pressure distribution over irregular contours

   Foam and chip-bag padding protect bony prominences, fill concavities, and redistribute pressure evenly to prevent localized pressure injuries under bandages.

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