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Pleural Effusion

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

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Question 1 of 5

A pleural effusion is an abnormal collection of fluid in the _____?

A

Alveoli

B

Pericardium

C

Pleural space

D

Airways

Question 2 of 5

A transudative pleural effusion can be thought of as a pressure driven fluid leak without capillary damage.

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is NOT a cause of exudative pleural effusion?

A

Pneumonia

B

CHF

C

Trauma

D

Pulmonary Embolism

Question 4 of 5

Which is the most common diagnostic imaging used to diagnose pleural effusion?

A

Xray

B

CT

C

Ultrasound

D

MRI

Question 5 of 5

There is no need to worry about draining large volumes of fluid (>1500ml) at a time.

A

True

B

False

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