Thoracentesis refers specifically to the removal of fluid from the:
A) Abdominal cavity
B) Pericardial cavity
C) Peritoneal cavity
D) Pleural cavity
Question 2
Paracentesis and serous fluid testing are performed to:
A) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ, determine the pathologic cause of an effusion, and identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate
B) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ and identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate
C) Prevent volume depletion owing to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities
D) Remove serous fluids that may be compressing a vital organ, determine the pathologic cause of an effusion, identify an effusion as a transudate or an exudate, and prevent volume depletion owing to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities
Measuring fluid and crystalized intelligence
The salivary glands and related structures of the oral cavity.
The Amniotic Fluid
Fluid Compartments
Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis
Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis