PROPHECY/RELIAS CARDIAC CATH LAB RN A COMPLETE
TEST 2025 SOLUTIONS
As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection,
and humoral shield
-Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection
- Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask
- Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask
Why is scatter radiation a safety concern?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-****WRONG*** It causes leakage radiation from the radiation
source or equipment
- It is the main source of radiation exposure for patients and staff
- It is the primary beam of radiation from the collider to the patient
- It causes leakage from the radiation source or equipment
What is the normal range for cardiac output?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** 5-9 liters/min
- 4 - 8 L/min
-6 - 10 L/min
-8 - 12 L/min
, In patients with a right to left shunt, in which chamber would you expect to record the
lower oxygen saturation?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Right Atrium
- Pulmonary Artery
- Left Ventricle
- Left Atrium
What procedure helps the interventional cardiologist make accurate measurements of a
coronary artery?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Standard angiography
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Transesophageal echo
- Intracardiac echocardiography
Where is the LIMA take-off located?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** AORTA
- Innominate artery
- Left Subclavian artery
-Right Subclavian artery
A 65 year old male arrives in the cardiovascular lab. He has a history of CAD in his
family, he smokes and he has hyperlipidemia. After the procedure, he wants to know
what is the MOST important thing he can do to help reverse his disease process?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Take medication as prescribed
TEST 2025 SOLUTIONS
As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection,
and humoral shield
-Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection
- Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask
- Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask
Why is scatter radiation a safety concern?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-****WRONG*** It causes leakage radiation from the radiation
source or equipment
- It is the main source of radiation exposure for patients and staff
- It is the primary beam of radiation from the collider to the patient
- It causes leakage from the radiation source or equipment
What is the normal range for cardiac output?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** 5-9 liters/min
- 4 - 8 L/min
-6 - 10 L/min
-8 - 12 L/min
, In patients with a right to left shunt, in which chamber would you expect to record the
lower oxygen saturation?
I got this WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Right Atrium
- Pulmonary Artery
- Left Ventricle
- Left Atrium
What procedure helps the interventional cardiologist make accurate measurements of a
coronary artery?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Standard angiography
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Transesophageal echo
- Intracardiac echocardiography
Where is the LIMA take-off located?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** AORTA
- Innominate artery
- Left Subclavian artery
-Right Subclavian artery
A 65 year old male arrives in the cardiovascular lab. He has a history of CAD in his
family, he smokes and he has hyperlipidemia. After the procedure, he wants to know
what is the MOST important thing he can do to help reverse his disease process?
I got WRONG - ANSWER-***WRONG*** Take medication as prescribed
