Question 1

Which of the following is a contraindication for IPC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistent lower extremity edema secondary to congestive heart failure 
B)  Chronic venous stasis ulcer on the foot 
C)  Acute local dermatological infection 
D)  Lymphatic edema following mastectomy 
A)  Persistent lower extremity edema secondary to congestive heart failure 
B)  Chronic venous stasis ulcer on the foot 
C)  Acute local dermatological infection 
D)  Lymphatic edema following mastectomy A

Question 2

Which of the following instructions would be most helpful for a patient who has just completed the first IPC treatment for lower extremity edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put the leg in a dependent position as soon as possible to prevent ischemia. 
B)  Compensatory swelling in other areas of the body is an expected response to IPC. 
C)  Avoid moving the treated limb for as long as possible. 
D)  Wear compression garments to maintain changes in limb volume. 
A)  Put the leg in a dependent position as soon as possible to prevent ischemia. 
B)  Compensatory swelling in other areas of the body is an expected response to IPC. 
C)  Avoid moving the treated limb for as long as possible. 
D)  Wear compression garments to maintain changes in limb volume. D

Question 3

When performing IPC for lymphedema, it is imperative that all health-care providers avoid which of the following for a limb at risk for or with known lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement of non-affected limbs 
B)  Assessment of blood pressure 
C)  Deep breathing during treatment 
D)  Assessment of heart rate 
A)  Movement of non-affected limbs 
B)  Assessment of blood pressure 
C)  Deep breathing during treatment 
D)  Assessment of heart rate B

Question 4

Shortness of breath following IPC may indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  The pressure was set too high during treatment and must be reduced next treatment. 
B)  The duration of the treatment was too long and must be reduced next session. 
C)  There may be a fluid overload in the lungs or a pulmonary embolism. 
D)  This is a normal response to IPC and there is no cause for concern. 
A)  The pressure was set too high during treatment and must be reduced next treatment. 
B)  The duration of the treatment was too long and must be reduced next session. 
C)  There may be a fluid overload in the lungs or a pulmonary embolism. 
D)  This is a normal response to IPC and there is no cause for concern.

Question 5

Which of the following treatment parameters for IPC would be best for a patient with upper extremity post-mastectomy stage 1 or 2 lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 to 50 mmHg for 60 minutes once or twice per day 
B)  50 to 80 mmHg for 30 minutes three or four times per day 
C)  80 to 100 mmHg for 20 minutes once per day 
D)  100 to 120 mmHg for 10 minutes every 2 hours 
A)  30 to 50 mmHg for 60 minutes once or twice per day 
B)  50 to 80 mmHg for 30 minutes three or four times per day 
C)  80 to 100 mmHg for 20 minutes once per day 
D)  100 to 120 mmHg for 10 minutes every 2 hours

Question 6

Which statement about IPC is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective for post-traumatic edema only if applied immediately after trauma 
B)  May help decrease high extremity blood pressure related to pulmonary edema 
C)  Effective in prevention of deep venous thrombosis formation in a person who is immobilized 
D)  Contraindicated for open wounds because of decreased oxygen delivery to the wound 
A)  Effective for post-traumatic edema only if applied immediately after trauma 
B)  May help decrease high extremity blood pressure related to pulmonary edema 
C)  Effective in prevention of deep venous thrombosis formation in a person who is immobilized 
D)  Contraindicated for open wounds because of decreased oxygen delivery to the wound

Question 7

What should you do if your patient complains of numbness or tingling of her distal extremity during IPC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruct the patient to contract her muscles in the garment to decrease this sensation. 
B)  Stop treatment and check for possible deep vein thrombosis or nerve compression. 
C)  Decrease elevation of the limb and adjust parameters until the sensation subsides. 
D)  This is a normal response to IPC and there is no cause for concern. 
A)  Instruct the patient to contract her muscles in the garment to decrease this sensation. 
B)  Stop treatment and check for possible deep vein thrombosis or nerve compression. 
C)  Decrease elevation of the limb and adjust parameters until the sensation subsides. 
D)  This is a normal response to IPC and there is no cause for concern.

Question 8

Which of the following parameters for IPC should be chosen for a patient who has a lower extremity venous ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow inflation cycles 
B)  Long inflation times and slow deflation times 
C)  Rapid inflation cycles 
D)  Slow inflation times and rapid deflation times 
A)  Slow inflation cycles 
B)  Long inflation times and slow deflation times 
C)  Rapid inflation cycles 
D)  Slow inflation times and rapid deflation times

Question 9

Which of the following is appropriate prior to applying the garment to the limb?

Accepted Answer

A)  A stockinette without wrinkles should be placed over the limb. 
B)  Deep effleurage should be performed to decrease edema in the limb. 
C)  Application of an analgesic cream to the skin will limit discomfort during treatment. 
D)  Light aerobic exercise, such as stationary bicycling, will increase circulation to the limb. 
A)  A stockinette without wrinkles should be placed over the limb. 
B)  Deep effleurage should be performed to decrease edema in the limb. 
C)  Application of an analgesic cream to the skin will limit discomfort during treatment. 
D)  Light aerobic exercise, such as stationary bicycling, will increase circulation to the limb.

Question 10

Use of IPC for treatment of post-traumatic edema should not be performed during which of the following stages of healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute 
B)  Subacute 
C)  Chronic 
D)  Maturation 
A)  Acute 
B)  Subacute 
C)  Chronic 
D)  Maturation

Question 11

What is the most important factor to consider for setting the on-and-off times for IPC treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's weight 
B)  Patient's comfort 
C)  Length of limb 
D)  Limb circumference 
A)  Patient's weight 
B)  Patient's comfort 
C)  Length of limb 
D)  Limb circumference

Question 12

Which of the following circumference measurements of the limb must be recorded prior to treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 cm proximal and 6 cm distal to the garment 
B)  Every 10 cm from bony landmarks 
C)  Proximal and distal to the garment 
D)  Every centimeter of the limb to be treated 
A)  2 cm proximal and 6 cm distal to the garment 
B)  Every 10 cm from bony landmarks 
C)  Proximal and distal to the garment 
D)  Every centimeter of the limb to be treated

Question 13

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be prevented by the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent superficial massage of immobilized limbs 
B)  Resistance exercises for the affected limbs 
C)  Alternate application of heat and cold modalities to the limbs 
D)  Avoidance of bedrest and early mobilization 
A)  Frequent superficial massage of immobilized limbs 
B)  Resistance exercises for the affected limbs 
C)  Alternate application of heat and cold modalities to the limbs 
D)  Avoidance of bedrest and early mobilization

Question 14

IPC pressure must be above which of the following arterial capillary pressures to be useful in assisting an arteriovenous (A-V) pressure gradient and encouraging the absorption of edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 mmHg 
B)  10 mmHg 
C)  60 mmHg 
D)  120 mmHg 
A)  30 mmHg 
B)  10 mmHg 
C)  60 mmHg 
D)  120 mmHg

Question 15

Which of the following is a common benign response following an IPC treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slight transient dizziness and unsteadiness 
B)  Numbness of the extremity 
C)  Persistent shortness of breath for several hours 
D)  Depressed circumferential lines on limb 
A)  Slight transient dizziness and unsteadiness 
B)  Numbness of the extremity 
C)  Persistent shortness of breath for several hours 
D)  Depressed circumferential lines on limb

Which of the following is a contraindication for IPC?

Which of the following instructions would be most helpful for a patient who has just completed the first IPC treatment for lower extremity edema?

When performing IPC for lymphedema, it is imperative that all health-care providers avoid which of the following for a limb at risk for or with known lymphedema?

Shortness of breath following IPC may indicate

Which of the following treatment parameters for IPC would be best for a patient with upper extremity post-mastectomy stage 1 or 2 lymphedema?

Which statement about IPC is correct?

What should you do if your patient complains of numbness or tingling of her distal extremity during IPC?

Which of the following parameters for IPC should be chosen for a patient who has a lower extremity venous ulcer?

Which of the following is appropriate prior to applying the garment to the limb?

Use of IPC for treatment of post-traumatic edema should not be performed during which of the following stages of healing?

What is the most important factor to consider for setting the on-and-off times for IPC treatments?

Which of the following circumference measurements of the limb must be recorded prior to treatment?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be prevented by the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and which of the following?

IPC pressure must be above which of the following arterial capillary pressures to be useful in assisting an arteriovenous (A-V) pressure gradient and encouraging the absorption of edema?

Which of the following is a common benign response following an IPC treatment?

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Exam 8: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

Which of the following is a contraindication for IPC?

Which of the following instructions would be most helpful for a patient who has just completed the first IPC treatment for lower extremity edema?

When performing IPC for lymphedema, it is imperative that all health-care providers avoid which of the following for a limb at risk for or with known lymphedema?

Shortness of breath following IPC may indicate

Which of the following treatment parameters for IPC would be best for a patient with upper extremity post-mastectomy stage 1 or 2 lymphedema?

Which statement about IPC is correct?

What should you do if your patient complains of numbness or tingling of her distal extremity during IPC?

Which of the following parameters for IPC should be chosen for a patient who has a lower extremity venous ulcer?

Which of the following is appropriate prior to applying the garment to the limb?

Use of IPC for treatment of post-traumatic edema should not be performed during which of the following stages of healing?

What is the most important factor to consider for setting the on-and-off times for IPC treatments?

Which of the following circumference measurements of the limb must be recorded prior to treatment?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be prevented by the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and which of the following?

IPC pressure must be above which of the following arterial capillary pressures to be useful in assisting an arteriovenous (A-V) pressure gradient and encouraging the absorption of edema?

Which of the following is a common benign response following an IPC treatment?

Therapeutic Modalities Past, Present, and Future: Their Roles in the Patient Care Management Model

Cold Therapy Modalities

Therapeutic Heat

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Hydrotherapy: the Use of Water As a Therapeutic Agent

Electromagnetic Modalities: Laser, Diathermy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields

Spinal Traction

Foundations of Clinical Electrotherapy

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Mechanisms of Pain and Use of Therapeutic Modalities

Therapeutic Modalities for Improving Range of Motion

Electrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Alternative Modalities for Pain and Tissue Healing

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