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Hemothorax

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the Chest Tubes series reviewing over hemothorax.

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Question 1 of 5

A hemothorax is an abnormal collection of _____ in the pleural space?

A

Blood

B

Pus

C

Pleural fluid

D

Air

Question 2 of 5

Each hemithorax can hold more than how much blood?

A

500ml

B

1000ml

C

1500ml

D

2000ml

Question 3 of 5

Which is NOT a type of hemothorax?

A

Primary

B

Traumatic

C

Iatrogenic

D

Non-traumatic/Spontaneous

Question 4 of 5

On a chest Xray, you can distinguish between blood and pleural fluid.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 5

Where will the chest tube be positioned in relation to the lung?

A

Anterior

B

Posterior

C

Lateral

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