PLEURAL EFFUSION & EMPYEMA QUESTIOS AND ANSWERS (A+ GRADED) 2026
Which of the following is or are associated with exudative effusion? 1. few blood cells 2. inflammation 3. thin and watery fluid 4. disease of the pleural surfaces a.) 2 only b.) 4 only c.) 1 and 3 only d.) 2 and 4- Answer -d Which of the following is probably the most common cause of a transudative pleural effusion? a.) pulmonary embolus b.) congestive heart failure c.) hepatic hydothorax d.) nephrotic syndrome- Answer -b A hemothorax is said to be present when the hematocrit of the pleural fluid is at least? a.) 20% b.) 30% c.) 40% d.) 50%- Answer ...
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