Deck 9: Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies

Question 1

Massage therapy for a client with lupus who feels fatigued,has joint pain,and swelling:

A)Should focus on vigorous techniques that promote circulation
B)Should be consistent from session to session to ensure favorable results
C)Should last no longer than 30 minutes
D)Is contraindicated until the client enters a period of remission

Answer 1

Is contraindicated until the client enters a period of remission

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is NOT recommended for a client with edema?

A)Friction
B)Superficial gliding
C)Clearing strokes
D)Lymphatic drainage

Answer 2

Friction

Question 3

At which stage does the HIV-infected individual have AIDS?

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

Answer 3

Stage IV

Question 4

A substance that produces allergic reactions is a(n):

A)Saprogen
B)Pathogen
C)Carcinogen
D)Allergen

Question 5

The most commonly used term for type I hypersensitivities is:

A)Rickets
B)Fibrositis
C)Allergies
D)Immunities

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about massage for clients with HIV or AIDS?

A)Both conditions are absolute contraindications.
B)Massage is postponed until 6 weeks after the start of pharmacotherapy.
C)The therapist is a greater health hazard to an HIV-positive client than the client is to a healthy therapist.
D)No special considerations exist for HIV-positive clients.

Question 7

Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate when planning treatment for a client with chronic fatigue syndrome?

A)Gentle massage may sooth the nervous system and may give the client a chance to rest.
B)The treatment plan should be consistent from session to session to ensure favorable results.
C)The client's response to the previous treatment should be considered before each new session.
D)Shorter sessions using lighter-than-normal pressure are best if the client arrives for treatment feeling overly fatigued.

Question 8

Which is a chronic autoimmune,inflammatory disease affecting the skin,bones,joints,and many other organ systems?

A)Systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Raynaud syndrome
C)Icterus
D)Transient ischemic attack

Question 9

Which is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

A)Lupus
B)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
C)Chronic fatigue syndrome
D)Mononucleosis

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is characterized by prolonged and severe tiredness and disabling fatigue,frequently accompanied by flu-like symptoms?

A)Acquired fatigue disease
B)Buerger disease
C)Raynaud syndrome
D)Chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 11

The medical term for enlarged lymph nodes is:

A)Lymphovascular
B)Lymphadenitis
C)Lymphadenopathy
D)Lymphangitis

Question 12

Edema of an extremity is called:

A)Femoral edema
B)Appendicular edema
C)Central edema
D)Peripheral edema

Question 13

Which of the following is abnormal accumulation of fluids from a sluggish or overloaded lymph transport system,which causes swelling?

A)Edema
B)Hypovolemia
C)Anemia
D)Lymphedema

Question 14

Enlarged lymph nodes,red streaks,chills,fever,and headaches are signs and symptoms of:

A)Lymphangitis
B)Myopathy
C)Chronic fever syndrome
D)Allergy

Question 15

The most common hypersensitivity reaction is:

A)Type I
B)Type II
C)Type III
D)Type IV

Question 16

Which is the type of edema associated with allergic reactions?

A)Anasarca
B)Angioedema
C)Cachexia
D)Peripheral edema

Question 17

Enlarged lymph nodes are:

A)Indications for thermotherapy
B)Local contraindications if no systemic conditions are present
C)Best treated with friction
D)Contagious

Question 18

A condition in which T cells and B cells are unable to distinguish between the body's own tissue and something foreign and then attack the tissue is called a(n):

A)Scleroderma
B)Lymphoma
C)Autoimmune disease
D)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 19

Which of the following is a term used to describe pits left in the skin by compressing and then releasing pressure?

A)Turgor
B)Pitting edema
C)Ischemic compression
D)Trigger point

Question 20

Which of the following is abnormal accumulation of fluids due to an obstruction in lymph flow,which results in swelling?

A)Syncope
B)Diaphoresis
C)Emmenia
D)Lymphedema