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Question 1 of 5
What is the primary cause of decreased cardiac output in tamponade?
Excessive preload
Increased myocardial contractility
Compression of the right ventricle limiting filling
High systemic vascular resistance
Question 2 of 5
What classic finding is NOT a part of Beck’s Triad?
Hypertension
Muffled Heart Sounds
Hypotension
Juglar Venous Distention (JVD)
Question 3 of 5
What is the gold standard test to diagnose cardiac tamponade?
Chest X-ray
Echocardiography
ECG
New Choice
Question 4 of 5
What supportive measure may temporarily improve preload in tamponade?
IV fluid bolus
Vaspressors
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Question 5 of 5
What is the immediate treatment for cardiac tamponade?
Vasopressors
Blood Transfusion
Chest Physiotherapy
Pericardiocentesis