RCIS Exam Prep Questions & Answers –
Complete Solution| Cardiac Interventional
Study Guide.
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the
brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓2.0-3.0
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓INR 0.6-1.2
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased
blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Pros: last longer
,Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing
device (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use?
Where are they placed? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓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.
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓0.014-0.018 inch
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓* 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
What is the diameter of the standard J wire? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓0.035
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓vitamin K
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
, What is the usual time for restenosis to occur? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓within 6 months
What size is the red sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓*4F-red
What size is the grey sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓5F-grey
What size is the green sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓6F- green
What size is the orange sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓7F-orange
What size is the blue sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓8F-blue
What size is black sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓9F-black
What is the name of the self expanding stent used in the carotid
arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Wall stent
Where can a wall stent be used? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓carotid
arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels
Complete Solution| Cardiac Interventional
Study Guide.
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the
brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓2.0-3.0
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓INR 0.6-1.2
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased
blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Pros: last longer
,Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing
device (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use?
Where are they placed? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓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.
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓0.014-0.018 inch
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓* 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
What is the diameter of the standard J wire? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓0.035
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓vitamin K
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
, What is the usual time for restenosis to occur? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓within 6 months
What size is the red sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓*4F-red
What size is the grey sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓5F-grey
What size is the green sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓6F- green
What size is the orange sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓7F-orange
What size is the blue sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓8F-blue
What size is black sheath? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓9F-black
What is the name of the self expanding stent used in the carotid
arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels? ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Wall stent
Where can a wall stent be used? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓carotid
arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels
