RCIS CCI Test 2 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be - The femoral artery 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 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 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 Which of the following would be considered the most common size introducer sheath used for a cardiac cath - 11 cm 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 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 A _____ can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg - large hematomaOnce 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 The ____ would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the arrteriotomy - StarClose What does the StarClose consist of - A dilator A J-tip guide wire An exchange sheath 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 Following the completion of a cardiac cath procedure, the pt experiences Vfib . Which of the following would be considered appropriate interventions - Start CPRCheck the pt Administer epi If the pt codes developing such rhythms as systole, Vfib, or Vtach the _____ needs to be followed - ACLS protocol Which member of the cardiac cath lab team has the responsibility of reporting the medical procedure including the volume of contrast used, the procedure time, and any complications that occurred during the procedure - Operator/cardiologist Of the following equipment/components, which would typically not be found in the cardiac cath lab (CCL) - Sigmoidscope What are some of the equipment/components that might be found in the Ccl - Display screen Crash cart Fluoroscope Pt table Foot pedal control Wedge shield Contrast media power injector Pressure transducer Touch panel screen Positioning control During a cath, the pt experiences a blood press of 84/54. Which of the following would be the typical first line treatment for this blood press - An infusion of IV saline _____ is typically the cause of hypotension in pts in the cardiac cath lab - hypovolemiaAll of the following might be considered equipment components of the cardiac cath lab except - Hoyer lift A bandage that the US army developed for use on the battle field to help prevent hemorrhaging would be which of the following - HemCom Prior to a cardiac cath procedure starting, it is mandatory that a "time-put" be done. Which of the following made the "time-out" mandatory? - Joint commission ________ being done prior to the procedure is mandatory, was implemented by the joint commission, and must be performed in the location where the procedure is being don - "time-out" What are the 6 goals set for the cardiac cath lab by the joint commission - Improve the accuracy of the pt identification by using 2 unique pt identifiers and preventing transfusion errors related to misidentification