RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following blood gas changes would be expected in a
patient that is hyperventilating?
increased pH and CO2
decreases pH and CO2
increased pH and decreased CO2
decreased pH and increased CO2 -
correct answer ✅increased pH and decreased CO2
hyperventilating = increased rate of CO2 removed from blood =
respiratory alkalosis
decrease CO2 means pH goes up
What is an absolute contraindication for intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? Name others (4)
AS
MS
AR
MR -
correct answer ✅AR
,RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(other absolute contraindications - dissecting aortic aneurysm, large
arteriovenous shunt, severe coagulopathy)
Pseudoaneurysms are treated with ultrasound guided injection of
platelet
collagen
fibrinogin
thrombin -
correct answer ✅thrombin
What disease state is MOST COMMONLY associated with a reduced
upstroke velocity in arterial pressure tracing?
HOCM
AS
coronary artery obstruction
significant AR -
correct answer ✅HOCM
What would cause a depigmented scar post radial procedure?
,RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
manual compression
arterial spasm while removing the sheath
closure device too loose for a long period of time
overly tightened closure device for a long period of time -
correct answer ✅overly tightened closure device for a long period
of time
(prolonged compression at higher pressure by the TR band can lead
to pressure necrosis)
After obtaining radial artery hemostasis, the arterial flow should be
monitored every ______ minutes for the first hour.
10
15
20
30 -
correct answer ✅15
What procedure would be utilized to treat a build up of fluid
around the heart?
TAVR
, RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
pericardiocentesis
pleural extravasation
tamponade tap -
correct answer ✅pericardiocentesis
Which artery is typically the FIRST branch of the RCA?
conus
right ventricular
sinus node artery
posterior interventricular artery -
correct answer ✅conus
What equipment is used in peripheral interventions to cross a
lesion? choose two items
balloon
guidewire
torque device
diagnostic catheter
atherectomy device -
correct answer ✅guidewire
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following blood gas changes would be expected in a
patient that is hyperventilating?
increased pH and CO2
decreases pH and CO2
increased pH and decreased CO2
decreased pH and increased CO2 -
correct answer ✅increased pH and decreased CO2
hyperventilating = increased rate of CO2 removed from blood =
respiratory alkalosis
decrease CO2 means pH goes up
What is an absolute contraindication for intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? Name others (4)
AS
MS
AR
MR -
correct answer ✅AR
,RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(other absolute contraindications - dissecting aortic aneurysm, large
arteriovenous shunt, severe coagulopathy)
Pseudoaneurysms are treated with ultrasound guided injection of
platelet
collagen
fibrinogin
thrombin -
correct answer ✅thrombin
What disease state is MOST COMMONLY associated with a reduced
upstroke velocity in arterial pressure tracing?
HOCM
AS
coronary artery obstruction
significant AR -
correct answer ✅HOCM
What would cause a depigmented scar post radial procedure?
,RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
manual compression
arterial spasm while removing the sheath
closure device too loose for a long period of time
overly tightened closure device for a long period of time -
correct answer ✅overly tightened closure device for a long period
of time
(prolonged compression at higher pressure by the TR band can lead
to pressure necrosis)
After obtaining radial artery hemostasis, the arterial flow should be
monitored every ______ minutes for the first hour.
10
15
20
30 -
correct answer ✅15
What procedure would be utilized to treat a build up of fluid
around the heart?
TAVR
, RCIS Focus Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
pericardiocentesis
pleural extravasation
tamponade tap -
correct answer ✅pericardiocentesis
Which artery is typically the FIRST branch of the RCA?
conus
right ventricular
sinus node artery
posterior interventricular artery -
correct answer ✅conus
What equipment is used in peripheral interventions to cross a
lesion? choose two items
balloon
guidewire
torque device
diagnostic catheter
atherectomy device -
correct answer ✅guidewire
