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ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Practice Exam

Category - Cardiology

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What is the filling of the pericardial sac with fluid, which in turn limits the filling of the heart?

Pericardial Exhaustion
Pericardial Flex
Pericardial Tamponade
Pericardial Shock

Explanation

Answer - C - Pericardial Tamponade is the filling of the pericardial sac with fluid, which in turn limits the filling of the heart. A patient that presents a distant heart sounds, distended neck veins and narrow pulse pressure indicates pericardial Tamponade - classic Beck’s triad. This patient will need emergency management that includes pericardiocentesis and rapid transport.

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