Question 393 · LEK · Cardiac tamponade
The Beck’s Triad in cardiac tamponade includes:
1) distension of the jugular veins;
2) tachycardia;
3) muffled heart sounds;
4) hypotension;
5) leftward shift of the apex beat.
The correct answer is:
2) tachycardia;
3) muffled heart sounds;
4) hypotension;
5) leftward shift of the apex beat.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Beck's triad reflects raised venous pressure, reduced cardiac output and fluid around the heart damping its sounds.
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