CCI RCIS 2024 Review Exam || Complete Questions & Answers (100% Correct)

CCI RCIS 2024 Review Exam || Complete Questions & Answers (100% Correct) CCI RCIS 2024 Review Exam || Complete Questions & Answers (100% Correct) 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? - ANSWER - .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? - ANSWER - Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? - ANSWER - To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ - ANSWER - for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections - ANSWER - stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? - ANSWER - Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? - ANSWER - patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? - ANSWER - Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? - ANSWER - Increased coronary bloodflow 11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation? - ANSWER - LAO Cranial 12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a transradial cardiac catheterization? - ANSWER - Allan's test, pre-sedation, local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping 13. Cardiac index is calculated by dividing cardiac output in liters per minute by the patient's - ANSWER - BSA 14. The patient has a pulse but is in respiratory arrest. You must give 1 breath every - ANSWER - 5-6 seconds. 15. Why is rapid ventricular pacing used for an aortic balloon valvuloplasty procedure? - ANSWER - To slow how much blood is going through aorta 16. Immediate ED general treatment should include - ANSWER - MONA 17. The term "standard precautions" refers to - ANSWER - use of PPE and hand hygiene 18. Which atherectomy catheters shave and sand away plaque? - ANSWER - orbital, directional 19. What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? - ANSWER - Extraction 20. One advantage of using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device is that they - ANSWER - provide perfusion regardless of patient's intrinsic rate