Pleural effusion Flashcards
1
Q
blood in pleural space
A
hemothorax
2
Q
chyle in pleural space
A
chylothorax
3
Q
lymphatic fluid from abdomen that empties into the vena cava via the thoracic duct
A
chyle
4
Q
pus in pleural space
A
pyothorax
5
Q
serous fluid in the pleural space
A
pleural effusion
6
Q
have patients say 99 while holding hands against chest
vibrations will transmit through air but not fluid
A
fremitus
7
Q
have patient say e while holding a stethoscope narthex top of the fluid line
the e will sound like an a through fluid
A
egophony
