Terms to Know

Question 1

Name the fluid accumulated throughout the body (full body edema)?

Answer 1

ANASARCA

Question 2

Name the fluid accumulated in the peritoneal cavity?

Answer 2

ASCITES

Question 3

Name the (excess) fluid accumulation in the pleural space/cavity?

Answer 3

HYDROTHORAX/ PLEURAL EFFUSION

Question 4

Name the fluid accumulation in the pericardial space?

Answer 4

PERICARDIAL EFFUSION

Question 5

Name the edema, usually of the skin of the extremities, that will maintain the depression produced by press of finger?

Answer 5

PITTED EDEMA

Question 6

Name the edema or swelling of that part of the body lower that the heart?

Answer 6

DEPENDENT EDEMA

Question 7

What occurs when there is an obstruction of lymphatic flow?

Answer 7

LYMPHODEMA