Table 3.
Results of Knowledge-Based Questions
| Knowledge-Based Questions | Pre-Survey Correct, (n) % | Post-Survey Correct, (n) % | Longitudinal Survey Correct, (n) % | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Which of the following signs on physical examination is most consistent with a patient in distributive shock? (Warm Extremities) | (33) 75% | (41) 100% | (38) 100% | <0.001 |
| Which of the following structures is identified by the star in the above image? (Inferior Vena Cava) | (39) 88.6% | (41) 100% | (38) 100% | 0.03 |
| Which of the following abnormalities is highlighted in this image? (Pericardial Effusion) | (39) 88.6% | (41) 100% | (38) 100% | 0.03 |
| Which of the following hemodynamic changes would be seen in a patient with distributive shock? (Low Systemic Vascular Resistance) | (41) 93.2% | (41) 100% | (38) 100% | NS |
| Which of the following hemodynamic parameters is the primary driving factor that is altered in a patient with hypovolemia? (Low Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure) | (5) 11.4% | (15) 36.6% | (14) 36.8% | NS |
Notes: Scores presented are the percentages of correct respondents’ answers to the five Knowledge-Based Multiple-Choice Questions. A p-value of 0.05 was used as the threshold for statistical significance (values meeting the threshold for statistical significance are indicated in bold).