Pericardial Effusion Quiz WK 9 (110)

Pericardial effusion is the presence of an abnormal amount and/or type of fluid between which layers of the pericardium?

• Parietal and visceral

• Fibrous and parietal

• Myocardium and endocardium

• Visceral and fibrous

What type of extravascular fluid is low in protein and non-inflammatory?

• Exudative

• Transudative

• Loculated

• Circumferential

Exudative extravascular fluid is due to which of the following?

• High blood pressure

• Infection and inflammation

• Low protein levels

• Systemic disorder

What is the primary cause of hemorrhagic/hemopericardium?

• Hypothyroidism

• Aortic dissection

• Tuberculosis

• Drug induced

Which condition secretes fluid into the pericardial space?

• Hypothyroidism

• Neoplasia

• Idiopathic

• Tuberculosis

What is the volume range for a small pericardial effusion?

• 10-20mm (100-500ml)

• >20mm (>500ml)

• <10mm (50-100ml)

• Only visible during systole

What is the volume range for a moderate pericardial effusion?

• 10-20mm (100-500ml)

• >20mm (>500ml)

• <10mm (50-100ml)

• Only visible during systole

Which of the following is NOT a cause of pericardial effusion?

• Inflammatory/connective tissue disorders

• Benign or malignant tumor

• Drug induced

• Idiopathic

What type of failure is associated with excessive nitrogen blood levels?

• Cardiac failure

• Renal failure

• Respiratory failure

• Hepatic failure

Small effusions may be found incidentally on which of the following?

• MRI

• CT scan

• X-ray or echo

• Blood test