Author Question: Thoracentesis refers specifically to the removal of fluid from the: A) Abdominal cavity B) ... (Read 15 times)

theo · **on:** Aug 10, 2018

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