MLD Compression Therapy & Bandaging 2

Question 1

Short-stretch bandages differ from long-stretch (elastic) bandages primarily in which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Short-stretch bandages have low extensibility (< 70% stretch) and high working pressure

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Short-stretch bandages can stretch more than 100% of their original length

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Short-stretch bandages are always made of latex materials

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Short-stretch bandages produce consistent resting and working pressures

Question 2

Foam padding is incorporated into multilayer bandage systems primarily for which reason?

Accepted Answer

To redistribute pressure evenly and protect bony prominences and skin folds

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To increase the overall resting pressure on the limb

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To add antimicrobial protection to the wound bed

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To serve as the outer cohesive layer that holds the system in place

Question 3

A patient reports that their compression bandage feels excessively tight and they are experiencing numbness and tingling. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Remove or loosen the bandage immediately and reassess circulation

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Encourage the patient to continue wearing it as discomfort is normal

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Apply a topical analgesic to reduce the sensation

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Elevate the limb and wait 30 minutes for adaptation

Question 4

When educating a patient on self-bandaging for home use, which of the following instructions is MOST important to prevent complications?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the skin daily for signs of redness, blistering, or increased swelling before reapplying

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Wear the bandage only during sleep to maximize benefit

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Apply the bandage with maximum possible tension to achieve the best compression

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Replace the bandages with new ones every day regardless of condition

Question 5

Which type of compression garment is generally recommended for a patient with fibrotic (hardened) lymphedema who cannot don a standard sleeve independently?

Accepted Answer

Flat-knit custom-fitted garment with velcro closure wraps

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Standard circular-knit compression sleeve

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Light support hosiery (8–15 mmHg)

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Tubular bandage only

Question 6

How frequently should multilayer compression bandages typically be changed during the intensive Phase I of CDT?

Accepted Answer

Daily or every other day as limb volume decreases

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Every 30 minutes during treatment sessions only

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Every 3–7 days as directed by the physician

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Only when the bandage visibly loosens or falls off

Question 7

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate compression class for a patient with severe lymphedema requiring > 40 mmHg of pressure?

Accepted Answer

Class IV (> 40 mmHg)

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Class I (15–20 mmHg)

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Class II (20–30 mmHg)

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Class III (30–40 mmHg)