WGU PATHO D236 LYMPHATIC EXAM
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
This is when lymph nodes are filled with white blood cells that help the body fight
infections. - ANSWER -Lymphadenopathy
Enlarged lymph node that become palpable and tender. - ANSWER -Lymphadenopathy
These are cancers of lymphocytes, residing in the lymphatic vessels or nodes. -
ANSWER -Lymphomas
A patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Which type of cells does the provider
know what this is a cancer of? - ANSWER -Lymphocytes
What infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that has become Resistant too
many antibiotics. - ANSWER -MRSA
What are the two types of cancer of the lymphatic system that can block lymphatic ducts
and interfere with the flow of lymph through the node? - ANSWER -• Hodgkin's
Lymphoma
• Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin.
• Persistent fatigue.
• Fever
• Night sweats
• losing weight without trying
• Severe itching
• pain in lymph nodes after drinking alcohol
• Electrolyte imbalance causing: palpitations, diarrhea, muscle weakness.
These are all symptoms of what? - ANSWER -Hodgkins Lymphoma
What kind of lymphoma does not have the abnormal cells? - ANSWER -Non-Hodgkin's
What is the swelling or accumulation of fluid due to a blockage in the lymphatic system?
- ANSWER -Lymphedema
What is caused by scar tissues from damage lymph vessels or lymph nodes? -
ANSWER -Lymphedema
Is often seen in patients who have had their lymph nodes removed and had surgery or
radiation to remove cancer - ANSWER -Lymphedema
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
This is when lymph nodes are filled with white blood cells that help the body fight
infections. - ANSWER -Lymphadenopathy
Enlarged lymph node that become palpable and tender. - ANSWER -Lymphadenopathy
These are cancers of lymphocytes, residing in the lymphatic vessels or nodes. -
ANSWER -Lymphomas
A patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Which type of cells does the provider
know what this is a cancer of? - ANSWER -Lymphocytes
What infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that has become Resistant too
many antibiotics. - ANSWER -MRSA
What are the two types of cancer of the lymphatic system that can block lymphatic ducts
and interfere with the flow of lymph through the node? - ANSWER -• Hodgkin's
Lymphoma
• Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin.
• Persistent fatigue.
• Fever
• Night sweats
• losing weight without trying
• Severe itching
• pain in lymph nodes after drinking alcohol
• Electrolyte imbalance causing: palpitations, diarrhea, muscle weakness.
These are all symptoms of what? - ANSWER -Hodgkins Lymphoma
What kind of lymphoma does not have the abnormal cells? - ANSWER -Non-Hodgkin's
What is the swelling or accumulation of fluid due to a blockage in the lymphatic system?
- ANSWER -Lymphedema
What is caused by scar tissues from damage lymph vessels or lymph nodes? -
ANSWER -Lymphedema
Is often seen in patients who have had their lymph nodes removed and had surgery or
radiation to remove cancer - ANSWER -Lymphedema
