You and Your Supervising PT Are Trying to Determine the Etiology

question 1

Multiple Choice

You and your supervising PT are trying to determine the etiology of lower extremity edema.You have it narrowed down to venous insufficiency or lymphedema.Which of the following symptoms suggests that lymphedema is the pathology?

• A)Patient report of heaviness or tightness in the legs
• B)Mild pain
• C)Swelling that is not relieved by elevation
• D)Increase in skin temperature

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Definitions:

BSA

An abbreviation often used for Body Surface Area, a measure of the total area of the human body used for dosing of certain medications.

Rule Of Nines

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Antiseptic Soap

A type of soap containing chemical agents that slow or stop the growth of microorganisms, used to cleanse the skin.

Thoroughly Cleansed

Completely and meticulously cleaned to remove dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants.