Serous Fluid Quiz

Question 1

Which type of fluid surrounds the abdominal organs?

(a) Pleural Fluid
(b) Pericardial Fluid
(c) Peritoneal Fluid

Answer 1

(c) Peritoneal Fluid

Question 2

Which membrane covers the internal organs?

(a) Visceral Membrane
(b) Parietal Membrane
(c) Dura Mater

Answer 2

(a) Visceral Membrane

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding exudates?

(a) An exudate is caused by an increase in hydrostatic pressure.
(b) An exudate typically has a WBC Count of <1000 WBCs/μL
(c) Inflammatory changes are seen in patients that have an exudate
(d) An exudate can be caused by increased lymphatic absorption

Answer 3

(c) Inflammatory changes are seen in patients that have an exudate

Question 4

Why is serous fluid formation a dynamic process?

(a) Absorption and formation of the fluid is occurring at the same time
(b) A majority of the fluid is made due to hydrostatic pressure
(c) Serous fluid can be found in multiple locations within the body

Answer 4

(a) Absorption and formation of the fluid is occurring at the same time

Question 5

Which of the following pre-analytical considerations are true regarding pH testing?

(a) Samples should be anaerobically collected and kept at room temperature
(b) Samples should be anaerobically collected and kept on ice
(c) Samples should be aerobically collected and kept at room temperature
(d) Samples should be aerobically collected and kept on ice

Answer 5

(b) Samples should be anaerobically collected and kept on ice

Question 6

What is one difference between chylous and pseudochylous effusions?

(a) Color
(b) Clarity
(c) Chemical Content

Answer 6

(c) Chemical Content

Question 7

What cell type is typically the majority of cells present in chylous effusions?

(a) Lymphocytes
(b) Neutrophils
(c) Mesothelial Cells
(d) Signet Ring Macrophages

Answer 7

(a) Lymphocytes

Question 8

Given the following information, classify the fluid as either a transudate or an exudate:

Peritoneal Fluid Total Protein: 2.7 g/dL
Serum Total Protein: 6.1 g/dL
Peritoneal Fluid Lactate Dehydrogenase: 111 units/L Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase: 325 units/L

(a) Exudate
(b) Transudate

Answer 8

(b) Transudate

Question 9

Identify the following cells

(a) Monocytes
(b) Mesothelial Cells
(c) Macrophages
(d) Plasma Cells

Answer 9

(b) Mesothelial Cells

Question 10

Which of the following is the term used for the collection of pleural fluid?

(a) Pericardiocentesis
(b) Peritoneocentesis
(c) Thoracentesis

Answer 10

(c) Thoracentesis