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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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The nurse is examining a patient of pericardial effusion. Which of following signs are unlikely to be present?

Low volume pulse
Bounding pulse
Pericardial rub
Dominant “x” descent in JVP

Explanation

Answer- B - Bounding pulse is unlikely to be present in a patient of pericardial effusion.
Signs of pericardial effusion are:
•JVP: increased with dominant "x" descent
•Arterial pulse: normal to decreased volume, decreased PP
•Auscultation: distant heart sounds +/- rub

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