PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

The specific accumulation of serious fluid in the pericardial space is referred to as:
  1. hemopericardium
  2. acute pericarditis
  3. constrictive pericarditis
  4. hydropericardium
Explanation
Answer: D - Hydropericardium is the accumulation of serous fluid within the pericardial space. Pleural effusion is the general term for any fluid accumulation in the pericardial space and can lead to cardiac tamponade (which can be fatal).
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