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Pericardium Anatomy and Abnormalities Quiz

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What is the primary consequence of excessive fluid accumulation in the pericardial space?

Increased heart rate

Pressure on the heart, preventing normal pumping (correct)

Enlargement of the veins of the neck

Nausea and vomiting

What is the term for the swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart?

Myocarditis

Pericardial effusion

Pericarditis (correct)

Endocarditis

Which of the following is NOT a cause of pericardial effusion?

Immune system problems

Cancer spread from another part of the body

Genetic predisposition (correct)

Infection of the pericardial sac

What symptom is indicative of very severe pericardial effusion?

Lightheadedness or dizziness Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual outcome of pericarditis?

Usually mild and self-limiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of cardiac tamponade on the heart?

Improper filling of heart chambers Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical pattern of chest discomfort in cardiac tamponade?

Improves when leaning forward Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of cardiac tamponade?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cardiac tamponade on blood pressure?

Decreases blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac tamponade?

Leg swelling Signup and view all the answers

Pericardium Anatomy and Abnormalities Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary consequence of excessive fluid accumulation in the pericardial space?

What is the term for the swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart?

Which of the following is NOT a cause of pericardial effusion?

What symptom is indicative of very severe pericardial effusion?

What is the usual outcome of pericarditis?

What is the primary consequence of cardiac tamponade on the heart?

What is the typical pattern of chest discomfort in cardiac tamponade?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of cardiac tamponade?

What is the effect of cardiac tamponade on blood pressure?

Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac tamponade?

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