Study Question and Answer on the Respiratory tract.

When air develops in the pleural space it is referred to as?. A.Hemothorax. B.Pleural effusion. C.Atelectasis. D. Pneumothorax. Correct answer is D. Rationale: Patient who develops air in pleural space is known as pneumothorax.Fluid in pleural space is known as pleural effusion. Blood in pleural space is known as hemothorax.Atelectasis is collapse of the lungs …