ARDS Review Questions

Question 1

1. Which of the following is or are associated with
   exudative effusion?
2. Few blood cells
3. Inflammation
4. Thin and watery fluid
5. Disease of the pleural surfaces
   a. 2 only
   b. 4 only
   c. 1 and 3 only
   d. 2 and 4 only
6. Which of the following is probably the most common
   cause of a transudative pleural effusion?
   a. Pulmonary embolus
   b. Congestive heart failure
   c. Hepatic hydrothorax
   d. Nephrotic syndrome

Question 2

2. Which of the following is probably the most common
   cause of a transudative pleural effusion?
   a. Pulmonary embolus
   b. Congestive heart failure
   c. Hepatic hydrothorax
   d. Nephrotic syndrome

Question 3

3. 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%

Question 4

4. What percentage of patients with pulmonary emboli
   develop pleural effusion?
   a. 0% to 20%
   b. 20% to 30%
   c. 30% to 50%
   d. 50% to 60%

Question 5

5. Which of the following is or are associated with pleural
   effusion?
   a. Increased RV
   b. Decreased RV/TLC ratio
   c. Increased VT
   d. Decreased VC