Deck 9: Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies

Question 1

Which is a disease caused by HIV?

A)Systemic lupus erythematosus
B)AIDS
C)Chronic fatigue syndrome
D)Mononucleosis

Answer 1

AIDS

Question 2

The most commonly used term for type I hypersensitivities is:

A)edema.
B)cellulitis.
C)allergies.
D)immunities.

Answer 2

allergies.

Question 3

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

A)Systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Raynaud syndrome
C)Multiple myeloma
D)Hodgkin lymphoma

Answer 3

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 4

Which condition is abnormal accumulation of fluids from a sluggish or overloaded lymph transport system?

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

Question 5

Edema involving an extremity is called which type?

A)Nonpitting
B)Dependent
C)Pulmonary
D)Peripheral

Question 6

The medical term for enlarged lymph nodes is:

A)lymphedema.
B)lymphadenitis.
C)lymphadenopathy.
D)lymphangitis.

Question 7

Which treatment approach for a client with chronic fatigue syndrome is appropriate?

A)Vigorous massage will be energizing if the client is feeling more pain than usual.
B)The client's response to the previous treatment should be considered before each new session.
C)The techniques used should be consistent from session to session to ensure favorable results.
D)Longer sessions using deeper-than-normal pressure are always the most optimal.

Question 8

Which term means a condition involving depressions left in the skin when compressing and then releasing pressure?

A)Angioedema
B)Pitting edema
C)Anasarca
D)Ascites

Question 9

Which type of edema is associated with allergic reactions?

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

Question 10

Massage considerations for enlarged lymph nodes include:

A)the application of thermotherapy.
B)local contraindication if other systemic conditions are absent.
C)the application of deep friction on the affected area.
D)assuming the client is contagious.

Question 11

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)scleroderma.
B)lymphoma.
C)autoimmune disease.
D)acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Question 12

Which condition is abnormal accumulation of fluids due to an obstruction in lymph flow?

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

Question 13

At which stage would a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individual have AIDS?

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

Question 14

The most common hypersensitivity reaction is type:

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

Question 15

Massage considerations for a client with lupus who feels fatigued and has joint pain and swelling include:

A)focusing on vigorous techniques that promote circulation.
B)being consistent from session to session to ensure favorable results.
C)having treatment sessions longer than 60 minutes.
D)being contraindicated until the client enters a period of remission.

Question 16

Which statement 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 17

Which technique is not recommended for a client with edema?

A)Deep friction
B)Superficial gliding
C)Clearing strokes
D)Lymphatic drainage

Question 18

Which term means a substance that produces allergic reactions?

A)Myeloma
B)Pathogen
C)Pyrexia
D)Allergen

Question 19

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 20

Which condition is characterized by prolonged, severe, and disabling fatigue, frequently accompanied by flulike symptoms?

A)Systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Multiple myeloma
C)Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
D)Chronic fatigue syndrome