Compression Quiz #7

Question 1

Compression is used for?

Answer 1

• Control of peripheral edema
• Prevention of DVT formation
• Limb shaping after amputation

Question 2

Lymphatic Fluid Flow

Answer 2

Veins - Interstitial Space - Lymphatic Capillaries - Subclavian Veins - Venous Circulation

Question 3

What can result from edeam?

Answer 3

• Increased extravasation of fluid into the interstitial space
• Reduced venous blood flow
• Reduced flow of lymph back toward the heart

Question 4

In healthy lymphatic vessels and veins…

Answer 4

Forward fluid flow is propelled primarily by mm contractions and backflow of fluid is prevented by valves within the vessels

Question 5

Adverse effects of edema include?

Answer 5

• Subcuatneous tissue fibrosis
• Contractures and deformities
• Increased risk of infection

Question 6

Compression reduces edema by?

Answer 6

• Increasing extravascular hydostatic pressure into circulation

Question 7

20-30 mm Hg of pressure is used for?

Answer 7

• Hypertrophic scarring

Question 8

Highly extensible bandage =

Answer 8

High resting pressure

Question 9

Low stretch bandage =

Answer 9

high working pressure

Question 10

Compression stockings less then 30 mm Hg are used for?

Answer 10

Prevention of DVT formatoin in bed-bound pt’s