The accumulation of fluids in the pleural space is called:
a. Pleural effusion
b. Hemothorax
c. Hydrothorax
d. Pyothorax
Answer: A.
The strategy used in this item is the “umbrella effect.” Hemothorax (blood), hydrothorax (water) and pyothirax (pus; also called empyema) are all types of pleural effusion. The three choices are under pleural effusion (umbrella effect), thus the correct answer is A.
a. Pleural effusion
b. Hemothorax
c. Hydrothorax
d. Pyothorax
Answer: A.
The strategy used in this item is the “umbrella effect.” Hemothorax (blood), hydrothorax (water) and pyothirax (pus; also called empyema) are all types of pleural effusion. The three choices are under pleural effusion (umbrella effect), thus the correct answer is A.