Question 1

Differentiation between a hemothorax and a hemorrhagic effusion on a bloody pleural fluid is done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Observing the fluid for streaks of blood, because this indicates a hemothorax 
B)  Performing a hematocrit value, because a hemothorax will give a value close to that of blood 
C)  Performing a red blood cell (RB
C)  count, because a hemorrhagic effusion will have a count over 100,000/L 
D)  Performing both RBC and white blood cell (WB
C)  counts, because a hemothorax will have marked elevations of both cell types 
A)  Observing the fluid for streaks of blood, because this indicates a hemothorax 
B)  Performing a hematocrit value, because a hemothorax will give a value close to that of blood 
C)  Performing a red blood cell (RB
C)  count, because a hemorrhagic effusion will have a count over 100,000/L 
D)  Performing both RBC and white blood cell (WB
C)  counts, because a hemothorax will have marked elevations of both cell types

Question 2

The function of serous fluid is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide nutrients to the serous membranes 
B)  Protect organs from trauma 
C)  Provide lubrication for the serous membranes 
D)  Remove excess fluid from body cavities 
A)  Provide nutrients to the serous membranes 
B)  Protect organs from trauma 
C)  Provide lubrication for the serous membranes 
D)  Remove excess fluid from body cavities

Question 3

Structures seen in peritoneal fluid that may be associated with either benign or malignant conditions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive mesothelial cells 
B)  Lipophages 
C)  Psammoma bodies 
D)  Macrophages 
A)  Reactive mesothelial cells 
B)  Lipophages 
C)  Psammoma bodies 
D)  Macrophages

Question 4

Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL).
-Based on the information provided,is this fluid a transudate or exudate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transudate 
B)  Exudate 
A)  Transudate 
B)  Exudate

Question 5

The test performed on peritoneal lavage fluid is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  RBC count 
B)  WBC count 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Carcinoembryonic antigen (CE
A)  
A)  RBC count 
B)  WBC count 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Carcinoembryonic antigen (CE
A)

Question 6

A blood-streaked pleural fluid has a fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio of 0.45,a WBC count of 20,000/µL,increased neutrophils,glucose: 40 mg/dL (serum 100 mg/dL),and a pH of 6.8.
-Based on the information provided,is this fluid a transudate or exudate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transudate 
B)  Exudate 
A)  Transudate 
B)  Exudate

Question 7

Additional testing is most frequently performed on transudates rather than exudates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The pathologic accumulation of fluid in a body cavity is termed a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transudate 
B)  Abscess 
C)  Exudate 
D)  Effusion 
A)  Transudate 
B)  Abscess 
C)  Exudate 
D)  Effusion

Question 9

Requests for amylase and alkaline phosphatase determinations on ascitic fluid are received in suspected cases of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Peritonitis 
B)  Gastrointestinal perforations 
C)  Ruptured bladder 
D)  Malignancy 
A)  Peritonitis 
B)  Gastrointestinal perforations 
C)  Ruptured bladder 
D)  Malignancy

Question 10

Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL).
-What is the probable cause of the patient's disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Esophageal rupture 
C)  Intestinal perforation 
D)  Bile duct obstruction 
A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Esophageal rupture 
C)  Intestinal perforation 
D)  Bile duct obstruction

Question 11

Pleural fluid amylase is elevated in cases of pancreatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL).
-Based on the information provided,what disorder is suggested by these results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Ovarian malignancy 
C)  Peritonitis 
D)  Malnutrition 
A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Ovarian malignancy 
C)  Peritonitis 
D)  Malnutrition

Question 13

An ascitic fluid absolute neutrophil count of 1000/µL is most indicative of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Malignancy 
C)  Bacterial peritonitis 
D)  Blunt trauma injury 
A)  Cirrhosis 
B)  Malignancy 
C)  Bacterial peritonitis 
D)  Blunt trauma injury

Question 14

Which statement best describes a pleural fluid as an exudate rather than a transudate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid-to-serum LD ratio is less than 0.6 
B)  Fluid-to-serum protein ratio is less than 0.5 
C)  WBC count is greater than1000 
D)  Fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio is greater than 0.3 
A)  Fluid-to-serum LD ratio is less than 0.6 
B)  Fluid-to-serum protein ratio is less than 0.5 
C)  WBC count is greater than1000 
D)  Fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio is greater than 0.3

Differentiation between a hemothorax and a hemorrhagic effusion on a bloody pleural fluid is done by:

The function of serous fluid is to:

Structures seen in peritoneal fluid that may be associated with either benign or malignant conditions are:

The test performed on peritoneal lavage fluid is the:

A blood-streaked pleural fluid has a fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio of 0.45,a WBC count of 20,000/µL,increased neutrophils,glucose: 40 mg/dL (serum 100 mg/dL),and a pH of 6.8. -Based on the information provided,is this fluid a transudate or exudate?

Additional testing is most frequently performed on transudates rather than exudates.

The pathologic accumulation of fluid in a body cavity is termed a/an:

Requests for amylase and alkaline phosphatase determinations on ascitic fluid are received in suspected cases of:

Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL). -What is the probable cause of the patient's disorder?

Pleural fluid amylase is elevated in cases of pancreatitis.

An ascitic fluid absolute neutrophil count of 1000/µL is most indicative of:

Which statement best describes a pleural fluid as an exudate rather than a transudate?

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Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

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Fecal Analysis

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Exam 12: Serous Fluid

Differentiation between a hemothorax and a hemorrhagic effusion on a bloody pleural fluid is done by:

The function of serous fluid is to:

Structures seen in peritoneal fluid that may be associated with either benign or malignant conditions are:

The test performed on peritoneal lavage fluid is the:

A blood-streaked pleural fluid has a fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio of 0.45,a WBC count of 20,000/µL,increased neutrophils,glucose: 40 mg/dL (serum 100 mg/dL),and a pH of 6.8. -Based on the information provided,is this fluid a transudate or exudate?

Additional testing is most frequently performed on transudates rather than exudates.

The pathologic accumulation of fluid in a body cavity is termed a/an:

Requests for amylase and alkaline phosphatase determinations on ascitic fluid are received in suspected cases of:

Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL). -What is the probable cause of the patient's disorder?

Pleural fluid amylase is elevated in cases of pancreatitis.

An ascitic fluid absolute neutrophil count of 1000/µL is most indicative of:

Which statement best describes a pleural fluid as an exudate rather than a transudate?

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters