A patient with a suspected empyema has a thoracentesis, and pleural fluid has been sent to the laboratory for examination. Which of the following constituents of the pleural fluid would be best to support a diagnosis of empyema? A: Epithelial cells B: Plasma proteins C: Leukocytes D: Erythrocytes
A patient with a suspected empyema has a thoracentesis, and pleural fluid has been sent to the laboratory for examination. Which of the following constituents of the pleural fluid would be best to support a diagnosis of empyema? A: Epithelial cells B: Plasma proteins C: Leukocytes D: Erythrocytes
Hyperresonance is normally caused over ( ) A: pneumonia B: pneumothorax C: emphysema D: pleural effusion
Hyperresonance is normally caused over ( ) A: pneumonia B: pneumothorax C: emphysema D: pleural effusion
Dyspnea with Wheezes often occur in ( ) A: Pleural effusion B: PE C: CHF D: Malignancy E: Neuromuscular disease
Dyspnea with Wheezes often occur in ( ) A: Pleural effusion B: PE C: CHF D: Malignancy E: Neuromuscular disease
Dead space like ventilation may occur in the case of A: pulmonary embolism B: atelectasis C: consolidation of lung D: pleural effusion E: bronchiectasis
Dead space like ventilation may occur in the case of A: pulmonary embolism B: atelectasis C: consolidation of lung D: pleural effusion E: bronchiectasis
Which of the following conditions are edema? A: Edema in lower extrimities. B: Eyelid edema. C: Pulmonary edema. D: Pericardial effusion. E: Pleural effusion.
Which of the following conditions are edema? A: Edema in lower extrimities. B: Eyelid edema. C: Pulmonary edema. D: Pericardial effusion. E: Pleural effusion.
In which of the following situations can tympany occur( ) A: stomach bubble area B: Pneumothorax C: Large pleural effusion D: Patients have a greater lung empty E: Pneumoperitoneum
In which of the following situations can tympany occur( ) A: stomach bubble area B: Pneumothorax C: Large pleural effusion D: Patients have a greater lung empty E: Pneumoperitoneum
In which of the following locations can pleural rubs be heard clearly? A: Lung apex B: Upper lateral sections of chest C: Interscapular area D: Lower anterior thoracic wall E: Upper anterior thoracic wall
In which of the following locations can pleural rubs be heard clearly? A: Lung apex B: Upper lateral sections of chest C: Interscapular area D: Lower anterior thoracic wall E: Upper anterior thoracic wall
If a fluid's fluid/serum protein ratio is 0.8, this fluid is____ A: transudate B: exudate C: ascites D: CSF E: pleural effusion <br/>Ⅱ. Please answer the questions briefly (5 marks each, 30 marks).
If a fluid's fluid/serum protein ratio is 0.8, this fluid is____ A: transudate B: exudate C: ascites D: CSF E: pleural effusion <br/>Ⅱ. Please answer the questions briefly (5 marks each, 30 marks).
Which of the following descriptions is not correct?( ) A: lobulation is an important imaging sign to diagnose peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. B: cavity with irregular inner wall is a characteristic of peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. C: satellite lesion is used to describe peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. D: concave border with higher lateral part is a characteristic of pleural effusion.
Which of the following descriptions is not correct?( ) A: lobulation is an important imaging sign to diagnose peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. B: cavity with irregular inner wall is a characteristic of peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. C: satellite lesion is used to describe peripheral pulmonary carcinoma. D: concave border with higher lateral part is a characteristic of pleural effusion.
Priority Decision: When should the nurse check for leaks in the chest tube and pleural drainage system? A: a. There is continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. B: b. There is constant bubbling of water in the suction control chamber. C: c. Fluid in the water-seal chamber fluctuates with the patient's breathing. D: d. The water levels in the water-seal and suction control chambers are decreased.
Priority Decision: When should the nurse check for leaks in the chest tube and pleural drainage system? A: a. There is continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. B: b. There is constant bubbling of water in the suction control chamber. C: c. Fluid in the water-seal chamber fluctuates with the patient's breathing. D: d. The water levels in the water-seal and suction control chambers are decreased.