SEROUS FLUIDS

Question 1

Fluids that are formed between the parietal and visceral membrane of the closed cavities of the body; provides lubrication between the
membranes; ultrafiltrate of plasma

Answer 1

Serous fluids

Question 2

The peritoneum encloses ABDOMINAL organs.

Answer 2

The fluid contained between the visceral and parietal membranes is PERITONEAL fluid

Question 3

The pleural cavity encloses the LUNGS.

Answer 3

The fluid contained between the visceral and parietal membranes here is PLEURAL fluid

Question 4

The pericardium encloses the HEART.

Answer 4

The fluid contained between the visceral and parietal membranes in this cavity is PERICARDIAL fluid

Question 5

abnormal accumulation of fluid in any body cavity indicates an abnormality

Answer 5

Effusion

Question 6

Two types of Effusion:

Answer 6

Transudate, and Exudate

Question 7

Forms from disturbances of fluid production and regulation between serous membranes, occurs in systemic diseases like hypoproteinemia, nephrotic syndrome, & congestive heart failure

Answer 7

Transudate

Question 8

T/F
Testing of transudates is necessary

Answer 8

FALSE
NOT necessary

Question 9

Purulent fluid that forms in any body cavity as a result of inflammatory processes

Answer 9

Exudate

Question 10

Infection and malignancies

Answer 10

Exudate

Question 11

Fluids for laboratory examination are collected by needle aspiration from the respective cavities.

Answer 11

a. thoracentesis (pleural)
b. pericardiocentesis (pericardial)
c. paracentesis (peritoneal)

Question 12

Abundant fluid _____ is usually collected; therefore, suitable specimens are available for each
section of the laboratory

Answer 12

(>100 mL)