QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (between the visceral and parietal pleura). It can be detected on x-ray when ≥300 mL of fluid is present, and clinically, when ≥500 mL is present.
10003512
b
≥100 mL
QuestionChoice
A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (between the visceral and parietal pleura). It can be detected on x-ray when ≥300 mL of fluid is present, and clinically, when ≥500 mL is present.
10003514
d
≥400 mL
QuestionChoice
A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (between the visceral and parietal pleura). It can be detected on x-ray when ≥300 mL of fluid is present, and clinically, when ≥500 mL is present.
10003511
a
≥300 mL
QuestionChoice
A pleural effusion is clinically noted when ≥500 mL is present. However, it can be noted on CXR with just 300ml.
10003515
e
≥500 mL
QuestionChoice
A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (between the visceral and parietal pleura). It can be detected on x-ray when ≥300 mL of fluid is present, and clinically, when ≥500 mL is present.
10003513
c
≥200 mL
Concept
Chapter
2693
4174
Pleural effusions
Topic
132
Respiratory
13249
At what volume can pleural effusions be seen on a chest x-ray?
a