(Cardiac Cath Lab RN A -
Prophecy/Relias)
LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2025
As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from
radiation?
I got this WRONG {{Correct Ans- ***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 {{Correct Ans- ****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 {{Correct Ans- ***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 {{Correct Ans- ***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 {{Correct Ans- ***WRONG*** Standard angiography
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Transesophageal echo
- Intracardiac echocardiography
Where is the LIMA take-off located?
I got WRONG {{Correct Ans- ***WRONG*** AORTA