Lymphatic

Posted on May 28, 2023 | by

Define lymphedema.
What is elephantiasis?
Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.

1.What are the four main functions of the Lymphatic System?(1 Point)

2.Name 5 of the 10 main parts of the Lymphatic System(1 Point)

3.What is Lymph?(1 Point)

4.What are Lymph Nodes?(1 Point)

5.What is the purpose of the Spleen?(1 Point)

6.What is the purpose of the Tonsils and Adenoid?(1 Point)

7.What are Peyer’s Patches?(1 Point)

8.What is Lymphedema?(1 Point)

9.What is the difference between Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?(1 Point)

10.What is the clinical Presentation of infection(1 Point)

Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart

This Discussion has 3 parts:

Lymphatic
o Define lymphedema.
o What is elephantiasis?
o Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
Thorax and Lungs
o Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
 Dyspnea
 Orthopnea
 Apnea
 Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
 Tachypnea
 Bradypnea
 Hyperpnea
 Kussmaul breathing
 Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
o Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
Cardiovascular System
o Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
o A pregnant patient (32 weeks’ gestation) is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patient’s problem and explain rationale?

Posted on April 14, 2022 | by

Define lymphedema.
What is elephantiasis?
Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.