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Which membrane lines the pleural cavity and produces a sterile serous fluid?
Which membrane lines the pleural cavity and produces a sterile serous fluid?
- Visceral pleura
- Parietal pleura
- Mesothelium (correct)
- Pleural neoplasms
What is the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura called?
What is the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura called?
- Pneumothorax
- Pleural effusions
- Pleural cavity (correct)
- Empyema
Which condition is characterized by the presence of pus in the pleural cavity?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of pus in the pleural cavity?
- Haemothorax
- Empyema (correct)
- Pleural effusions
- Pneumothorax
Which condition is characterized by the presence of blood in the pleural cavity?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of blood in the pleural cavity?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism involved in pleural effusion?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism involved in pleural effusion?
Which type of pleural effusion is characterized by the presence of high protein and LDH levels in the pleural fluid?
Which type of pleural effusion is characterized by the presence of high protein and LDH levels in the pleural fluid?
Which condition can lead to pleural effusion through the mechanism of decreased plasma oncotic pressure?
Which condition can lead to pleural effusion through the mechanism of decreased plasma oncotic pressure?
Which mechanism is responsible for pleural effusion in cancer?
Which mechanism is responsible for pleural effusion in cancer?
Which mechanisms are primarily responsible for the development of exudative pleural effusion in pneumonia?
Which mechanisms are primarily responsible for the development of exudative pleural effusion in pneumonia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What is the main difference between open pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax?
What is the main difference between open pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax?
What is the initial management for tension pneumothorax?
What is the initial management for tension pneumothorax?
Where is the recommended site for needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
Where is the recommended site for needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
What confirms the diagnosis of tension pneumothorax during needle decompression?
What confirms the diagnosis of tension pneumothorax during needle decompression?
Which type of pneumothorax is more severe, presents with sudden onset of breathlessness, and is associated with underlying lung diseases?
Which type of pneumothorax is more severe, presents with sudden onset of breathlessness, and is associated with underlying lung diseases?
Which type of pneumothorax is caused by blunt trauma to the chest?
Which type of pneumothorax is caused by blunt trauma to the chest?
In open pneumothorax, there is a tear in the pleura that establishes a connection between the pleural cavity and the:
In open pneumothorax, there is a tear in the pleura that establishes a connection between the pleural cavity and the:
Tension pneumothorax occurs when:
Tension pneumothorax occurs when:
Which of the following is the most common cause of hemothorax?
Which of the following is the most common cause of hemothorax?
How do microorganisms gain entry into the pleural cavity in cases of empyema?
How do microorganisms gain entry into the pleural cavity in cases of empyema?
Which of the following is a symptom of hemothorax?
Which of the following is a symptom of hemothorax?
Which of the following microorganisms are involved in empyema?
Which of the following microorganisms are involved in empyema?
Which finding is consistent with a normal respiratory examination?
Which finding is consistent with a normal respiratory examination?
Which finding is associated with pleural effusion?
Which finding is associated with pleural effusion?
Which finding is consistent with pneumothorax?
Which finding is consistent with pneumothorax?
A patient shows hyper resonant percussion and decreased chest expansion on examination. Which condition is the most probable cause?
A patient shows hyper resonant percussion and decreased chest expansion on examination. Which condition is the most probable cause?
Which of the following is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which of the following is a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is NOT a benign pleural neoplasm?
Which of the following is NOT a benign pleural neoplasm?
What are the common site of origin for metastatic pleural neoplasms?
What are the common site of origin for metastatic pleural neoplasms?
Which condition is associated with exposure to asbestos?
Which condition is associated with exposure to asbestos?
Which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with acute massive pulmonary embolism?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with acute massive pulmonary embolism?
Which sign is typically observed in patients with acute small or medium pulmonary embolism?
Which sign is typically observed in patients with acute small or medium pulmonary embolism?
What are the two important consequences of pulmonary arterial occlusion?
What are the two important consequences of pulmonary arterial occlusion?
What is a potential outcome of a massive pulmonary embolism or chronic pulmonary embolism?
What is a potential outcome of a massive pulmonary embolism or chronic pulmonary embolism?
