1 / RCIS Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1.True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
ANS: Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
2.What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure
ANS 5 REM
3.What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/Coumadin
ANS -
2.0-3.0
4.What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin
ANS INR 0.6-1.2 .When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered
ANS Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
6.What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve
ANS Pros: last longer Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
7.Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing de- vice (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed
ANS uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of
the heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
8.What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers 3 / ANS 0.014-0.018 inch
9.When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI
ANS * 2-4 hours after symptom onset
*normal in 24-36 hours
*
10.What is the diameter of the standard J wire
ANS 0.035
11.What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist
ANS vitamin K
12.When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be
ANS Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
13.What is the usual time for restenosis to occur
(Verified Answers)
1.True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
ANS: Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
2.What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure
ANS 5 REM
3.What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/Coumadin
ANS -
2.0-3.0
4.What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin
ANS INR 0.6-1.2 .When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered
ANS Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
6.What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve
ANS Pros: last longer Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
7.Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing de- vice (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed
ANS uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of
the heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
8.What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers 3 / ANS 0.014-0.018 inch
9.When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI
ANS * 2-4 hours after symptom onset
*normal in 24-36 hours
*
10.What is the diameter of the standard J wire
ANS 0.035
11.What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist
ANS vitamin K
12.When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be
ANS Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
13.What is the usual time for restenosis to occur
