Which Statement Best Describes a Pleural Fluid as an Exudate

question 54

Multiple Choice

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

• 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

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Definitions:

Molecular Orbital

A mathematical equation that models the wave-like properties of an electron within a molecule.

Carbon-carbon Bond

A covalent bond between two carbon atoms.

Ethane

A simple alkane with the chemical formula C2H6, consisting of two carbon atoms single-bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.

Atomic Orbitals

Formulas that represent the oscillatory nature of electrons in atoms.