RCIS CCI Exam Test Questions and Correct Answers (2026 /
2027) (Verified Answers)
1. The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be: The
femoral artery
2. Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which
of the following interventions would be considered correct: A venous sheath
can be introduced into the groin for access if needed
The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure
3. It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a
prior to the procedure beginning. This is used to help maintain hydration and
to administer emergency medications if it becomes necessary: Workable IV
access site
,4. Of the following, which of the 3 broad categories would be considered
correct for the person that is responsible for the preparation of the room prior
to the arrival of the pt: Circulator
5. Which of the following would be considered the most common size intro-
ducer sheath used for a cardiac cath: 11 cm
6. All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might
require consultation of a vascular surgeon: A small hematoma at the access site
7. Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of
a vascular surgeon: An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
8. A can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg: large
,hematoma
9. Once the sterile table has been set up in the cath lab suite, how long can it
be left alone before it is considered contaminated: 0 minutes
10. The would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the
arrteriotomy: StarClose
11. What does the StarClose consist of: A dilator
A J-tip guide wire
An exchange sheath
12. Which of the following might be considered other potential complications
following a cardiac cath: Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm
Retroperitoneal bleed
, Dehydation
Anxiety
Aortic dissection
Contrast reaction
Heart block
Hematoma
Hypotension
Loss of distal pulse
Renal failure
Tamponade
Vasovagal reaction
SVT
Hemorrhage
2027) (Verified Answers)
1. The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be: The
femoral artery
2. Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which
of the following interventions would be considered correct: A venous sheath
can be introduced into the groin for access if needed
The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure
3. It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a
prior to the procedure beginning. This is used to help maintain hydration and
to administer emergency medications if it becomes necessary: Workable IV
access site
,4. Of the following, which of the 3 broad categories would be considered
correct for the person that is responsible for the preparation of the room prior
to the arrival of the pt: Circulator
5. Which of the following would be considered the most common size intro-
ducer sheath used for a cardiac cath: 11 cm
6. All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might
require consultation of a vascular surgeon: A small hematoma at the access site
7. Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of
a vascular surgeon: An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
8. A can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg: large
,hematoma
9. Once the sterile table has been set up in the cath lab suite, how long can it
be left alone before it is considered contaminated: 0 minutes
10. The would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the
arrteriotomy: StarClose
11. What does the StarClose consist of: A dilator
A J-tip guide wire
An exchange sheath
12. Which of the following might be considered other potential complications
following a cardiac cath: Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm
Retroperitoneal bleed
, Dehydation
Anxiety
Aortic dissection
Contrast reaction
Heart block
Hematoma
Hypotension
Loss of distal pulse
Renal failure
Tamponade
Vasovagal reaction
SVT
Hemorrhage
