PCI Test with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers |
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In 2003 the first _______-_____________ ______________, the Cypher, manufactured by Johnson
and Johnson/Cordis, is approved by the FDA, marking a major advance in the battle to reduce
restenosis to single digits. ✔Correct Answer-drug-eluting stent
In 2004 Boston Scientific gets it ____________ drug-eluting stent approved. ✔Correct Answer-
polymer
what does PTCA stand for? ✔Correct Answer-percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What does PCI stand for? ✔Correct Answer-percutaneous coronary intervention
_______________ catheters are used for PCI and usually have a diameter of ___.______ inches.
✔Correct Answer-Guide, 0.014
Sometimes a pre and post dilation balloon is used, but you can use the same balloon pre and post
if___________________ . ✔Correct Answer-stenting
Indeflators are filled with a 50/50 _______________ mixture. ✔Correct Answer-contrast
Indeflator device comes with a chart that tells you the atm of pressure needed to get a specific
balloon diameter. The _____________________ pressure level is the pressure required to fill the
balloon to its labeled size. The _______________________ pressure is the pressure that you should
never excede or you will risk bursting the balloon. ✔Correct Answer-Nominal, rated
An interventional guide wire usually has a diameter of __________ to ___________ inches.
✔Correct Answer-0.014, 0.018
Where should the wheatstone bridge be placed when monitoring arterial pressure? ✔Correct
Answer-midaxillary
Compared with diagnostic catheters, Guiding catheters have:
- _______________ walls
- larger ____________________ (contrast injections with balloon in place)
- _____________________ (for added support)
- Tip is NOT ____________________ (dampening in ostia)
- Some have ____________ _____________ (maintain blood flow) ✔Correct Answer-thinner,
lumens, stiffer, tapered, side holes
Guiding catheters are _______________ and _____________________. ✔Correct Answer-blunted,
atraumatic
Interventional guidewires are small caliber (_________ - ______________ inches) ✔Correct
Answer-0.014, 0.018
The tip of the guidewire can be shaped by the doctor for curves or _________________ vessels.
✔Correct Answer-tortuous
, Extra long (___________ cm) guidewires are used in PCI for exchange and ______________
________ ___________ balloons. ✔Correct Answer-300, over the wire
___________________ wires are easier and safer to use with tortuous vessels. ✔Correct Answer-
softer
_______________ wires provide good torque control for total occlusions. They are often
___________________ coated to prevent perforations. ✔Correct Answer-stiffer, hydrophilic
PCI guidewires use a ____________ device, that makes the guidewire steerable so it can be
advanced beyond the lesion. ✔Correct Answer-torque
Over the wire balloon catheters have a ______________ lumen that runs the length of the catheter
for the wire and a separate lumen for __________________ ______________________. ✔Correct
Answer-central, balloon inflation
Two advantages to an OTW balloon catheter is that it maintains _______________ wire position and
it has a distal port available for __________________ _________________ or __________________
____________________. ✔Correct Answer-distal, pressure measurement, contrast injection
The main limitation of an OTW balloon catheter is that _______ ____________________
_____________________ are required for exchanges. This makes them slower than the alternative
balloon catheter. ✔Correct Answer-2 experienced operators
__________________________ (_________________ _________________) balloon catheters are
faster than OTW balloon catheters. ✔Correct Answer-monorail, rapid exchange (RX)
Advantages of monorail catheters are :
- Maintains _____________ wire position
- Enhances ___________________
- It is a _________________ operator system
- Excellent guide catheter support, engaged in _____________ very well ✔Correct Answer-distal ,
visualization, single, ostia
Some limitations to the monorail include:
- Exchanging balloons at a ____________________ valve can be demanding.
- Poor ________________ tracking if wire _______________ not flushed. ✔Correct Answer-
hemostatic, balloon, lumen
____________________ ___________ _______________ are located on balloons so that they can be
tracked with x-ray. ✔Correct Answer-radiopaque marker bands
On a balloon catheter, there is usually a color change at the point where the ______________
protrudes. ✔Correct Answer-wire
What is the gas used that allows IAB to inflate and deflate rapidly? ✔Correct Answer-helium
We use helium for IABP because it's _______________ than air and (in small doses) is not harmful if
it leaks into the ____________________________. it _________________ through blood easily.
✔Correct Answer-lighter, bloodstream, diffuses
Latest Version |Already Graded A+
In 2003 the first _______-_____________ ______________, the Cypher, manufactured by Johnson
and Johnson/Cordis, is approved by the FDA, marking a major advance in the battle to reduce
restenosis to single digits. ✔Correct Answer-drug-eluting stent
In 2004 Boston Scientific gets it ____________ drug-eluting stent approved. ✔Correct Answer-
polymer
what does PTCA stand for? ✔Correct Answer-percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What does PCI stand for? ✔Correct Answer-percutaneous coronary intervention
_______________ catheters are used for PCI and usually have a diameter of ___.______ inches.
✔Correct Answer-Guide, 0.014
Sometimes a pre and post dilation balloon is used, but you can use the same balloon pre and post
if___________________ . ✔Correct Answer-stenting
Indeflators are filled with a 50/50 _______________ mixture. ✔Correct Answer-contrast
Indeflator device comes with a chart that tells you the atm of pressure needed to get a specific
balloon diameter. The _____________________ pressure level is the pressure required to fill the
balloon to its labeled size. The _______________________ pressure is the pressure that you should
never excede or you will risk bursting the balloon. ✔Correct Answer-Nominal, rated
An interventional guide wire usually has a diameter of __________ to ___________ inches.
✔Correct Answer-0.014, 0.018
Where should the wheatstone bridge be placed when monitoring arterial pressure? ✔Correct
Answer-midaxillary
Compared with diagnostic catheters, Guiding catheters have:
- _______________ walls
- larger ____________________ (contrast injections with balloon in place)
- _____________________ (for added support)
- Tip is NOT ____________________ (dampening in ostia)
- Some have ____________ _____________ (maintain blood flow) ✔Correct Answer-thinner,
lumens, stiffer, tapered, side holes
Guiding catheters are _______________ and _____________________. ✔Correct Answer-blunted,
atraumatic
Interventional guidewires are small caliber (_________ - ______________ inches) ✔Correct
Answer-0.014, 0.018
The tip of the guidewire can be shaped by the doctor for curves or _________________ vessels.
✔Correct Answer-tortuous
, Extra long (___________ cm) guidewires are used in PCI for exchange and ______________
________ ___________ balloons. ✔Correct Answer-300, over the wire
___________________ wires are easier and safer to use with tortuous vessels. ✔Correct Answer-
softer
_______________ wires provide good torque control for total occlusions. They are often
___________________ coated to prevent perforations. ✔Correct Answer-stiffer, hydrophilic
PCI guidewires use a ____________ device, that makes the guidewire steerable so it can be
advanced beyond the lesion. ✔Correct Answer-torque
Over the wire balloon catheters have a ______________ lumen that runs the length of the catheter
for the wire and a separate lumen for __________________ ______________________. ✔Correct
Answer-central, balloon inflation
Two advantages to an OTW balloon catheter is that it maintains _______________ wire position and
it has a distal port available for __________________ _________________ or __________________
____________________. ✔Correct Answer-distal, pressure measurement, contrast injection
The main limitation of an OTW balloon catheter is that _______ ____________________
_____________________ are required for exchanges. This makes them slower than the alternative
balloon catheter. ✔Correct Answer-2 experienced operators
__________________________ (_________________ _________________) balloon catheters are
faster than OTW balloon catheters. ✔Correct Answer-monorail, rapid exchange (RX)
Advantages of monorail catheters are :
- Maintains _____________ wire position
- Enhances ___________________
- It is a _________________ operator system
- Excellent guide catheter support, engaged in _____________ very well ✔Correct Answer-distal ,
visualization, single, ostia
Some limitations to the monorail include:
- Exchanging balloons at a ____________________ valve can be demanding.
- Poor ________________ tracking if wire _______________ not flushed. ✔Correct Answer-
hemostatic, balloon, lumen
____________________ ___________ _______________ are located on balloons so that they can be
tracked with x-ray. ✔Correct Answer-radiopaque marker bands
On a balloon catheter, there is usually a color change at the point where the ______________
protrudes. ✔Correct Answer-wire
What is the gas used that allows IAB to inflate and deflate rapidly? ✔Correct Answer-helium
We use helium for IABP because it's _______________ than air and (in small doses) is not harmful if
it leaks into the ____________________________. it _________________ through blood easily.
✔Correct Answer-lighter, bloodstream, diffuses
