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 _____?
Alveoli
Pericardium
Pleural space
Airways
Question 2 of 5
A transudative pleural effusion can be thought of as a pressure driven fluid leak without capillary damage.
True
False
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a cause of exudative pleural effusion?
Pneumonia
CHF
Trauma
Pulmonary Embolism
Question 4 of 5
Which is the most common diagnostic imaging used to diagnose pleural effusion?
Xray
CT
Ultrasound
MRI
Question 5 of 5
There is no need to worry about draining large volumes of fluid (>1500ml) at a time.