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The limitation of the lymphatic system is that it provides a pathway for the spread of malignancy |
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Every tissue fed by blood vessels has lymphatic vessels except what 2 areas?
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Brain and placenta
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Where do the collecting ducts merge with the venous system?
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Subclavian veins
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The lymph is made up of
A. WBC & RBC B. Fluid C. Protein D. All of the above |
All of the above
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Disorders of the lymph system present with what three physical signs?
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Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes)
Lymphangitis (red streaks in skin) Lymphedema |
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What are palpable supraclavicular nodes sometimes indicative of?
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Thoracic or abdominal malignancy.
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What part of the hand is used for the palpation of the lymphatic system?
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Finger pads
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If an enlarged lymph node is found, the PALS exam should be done. What does PALS stand for?
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P=primary site
A=all associated nodes L=liver S=spleen |
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Are cancerous nodes usually tender?
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No
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What anatomical landmark divides the triangles of the neck lymph nodes?
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Sternocleidomastoid muscle
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Are enlarged lymph nodes common for children?
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Yes
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What are the 5 common areas where nodes are felt?
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Groin
Axilla supraclaviclular Cervical Occipital |
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Is the thymus more active in youth or adult?
Are B cells or T cells produced in the thymus? |
Youth
T cells (T's: thymus-T cells, (B's: bone marrow-B cells) |
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A tender node is indicative of inflammation or malignancy?
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Inflammation
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Which are commonly referred to as the "tonsils"?
A. Palatine tonsils B. Pharyngeal tonsils C. Lingual tonsils |
Palatine tonsils
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Is the lymphatic system usually examined region by region during the examination of other systems or the entire lymphatic system at once?
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Region by region
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Inflamed and enlarged lymph nodes are described as
A. Lymphangitis B. Lymphadenitis C. Lymphedema |
B. Lymphadenitis
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Enlarged nodes should be characterized according to
A. Location B. Size & shape C. Consistency D. Mobility/Tenderness E. All of the above |
E all of the above
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Common childhood diseases such as rubella, rubeola, varicella, and mononucleosis often present with anterior or posterior cervical node enlargement?
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Posterior
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Older adults due to maturity have an increased ability to resist infection?
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False
Due to lymph node size & number decreasing, as well as nodes becoming more fibrotic and fatty |
