RCIS CCI EXAM | ACCURATE 2
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1. What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? - ANSWER>>Extraction
2. One advantage of using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device is that
they - ANSWER>>provide perfusion regardless of patient's intrinsic rate
3. Given the following hemodynamic data for a patient at rest, what is the mean
arterial pressure? Systolic pressure 140mmhg, Diastolic pressure 80mmhg -
ANSWER>>(80 x 2) + (140 x 1) / 3 = 100mmHg
4. A "Waterhammer Pulse" is caused what valvular disease? - ANSWER>>Aortic
Regurgitation
5. When transferring a patient to the recovery area or back to their room, what
should be the action for the person who achieved hemostasis of the
procedure site? - ANSWER>>To ensure hemostasis has been maintained
after transfer
6. In a standard 12 lead ECG, the anterior wall is represented in leads -
ANSWER>>V3 and V4
7. What imaging modality is used to confirm proper stent apposition? -
,ANSWER>>IVUS
8. When delivering radiation, photons are emitted from the -
ANSWER>>Cathode
9. In determining cardiac output via the thermal dilution method, saline is
injected into the - ANSWER>>proximal port of the PA catheter.
10. The device that converts x-ray into visible light is the - ANSWER>>Image
Intensifier
11. Which of the following is responsible for producing the S2 heart sound? -
ANSWER>>Closure of the semilunar valves
12. Which of the following represents the GREATEST risk during left
ventriculography? - ANSWER>>Embolism
13. What is an absolute contraindication for the use of intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? - ANSWER>>Dissection/Aneurysm of Aorta,
moderate/severe AI, previous AO stenting
14. Which medications are used to pre-treat a patient with a history of contrast
allergies? - ANSWER>>Diphenhydramine, Famotidine, solumedrol
15. What is a complication associated with mechanical cardiac valves? -
ANSWER>>Thrombus formation
16. Which of the listed signs and symptoms may indicate a vasovagal response?
- ANSWER>>Slowed heart rate, lower blood pressure, nausea
,17. Which of the following can be used to assure good stent apposition during
PCI? - ANSWER>>IVUS
18. What is the TIMI grade of a vessel that has complete perfusion? -
ANSWER>>3
19. What are the possible vascular access sites for a left femoral artery
intervention? - ANSWER>>LT/RT Radial, RT Femoral, LT/RT Popliteal
20. Which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing
pads? - ANSWER>>Transcutaneous pacing
21. Which of the following is associated with elevated pulse pressure? -
ANSWER>>Regurgitation
22. Which vascular closure device has a suture that is self-tightening? -
ANSWER>>Angio-Seal
23. What type of angina usually occurs with activity and subsides with rest? -
ANSWER>>stable
24. While inflating a non-compliant balloon a rapid loss of balloon pressure
occurs. Which of the following should be done FIRST? - ANSWER>>Aspirate
coronary before removing balloon
25. What vascular access sites can MOST COMMONLY be used to perform a right
ventricular biopsy? - ANSWER>>Right IJ, Right Subclavian, Right brachial
26. What BEST describes the threshold for a temporary pacemaker? -
ANSWER>>Minimum output that captures
, 27. What is advantage to using a filter versus a balloon occlusion distal
protection device? - ANSWER>>Allows continued flow whereas balloon
occlusion does not
28. A 1.66 mm diameter sheath is equivalent to what French size? -
ANSWER>>5Fr
29. Equalization of aortic and arterial pressures is associated with which
procedural device? - ANSWER>>CFR
30. Which of the following should be considered for radial artery spasm during
sheath removal? - ANSWER>>Nitroglycerin 200mcg IA with analgesic meds
31. Which of the following conditions would invalidate FICK cardiac output
results? - ANSWER>>ASD
32. The cephalic vein is located? - ANSWER>>AC portion outside arm
33. Which of the following are Typical findings in patients with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER>>Decreased LV compliance, Normal systolic
function
34. Prior to deploying a vascular closer device in the femoral artery, which
angiographic view should be used to visualize the femoral artery bifurcation?
-
ANSWER>>Anterior/Posterior
35. What type of imaging is MOST COMMONLY used during PFO closures? -
ANSWER>>ICE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAMS WITH A
STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
1. What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? - ANSWER>>Extraction
2. One advantage of using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device is that
they - ANSWER>>provide perfusion regardless of patient's intrinsic rate
3. Given the following hemodynamic data for a patient at rest, what is the mean
arterial pressure? Systolic pressure 140mmhg, Diastolic pressure 80mmhg -
ANSWER>>(80 x 2) + (140 x 1) / 3 = 100mmHg
4. A "Waterhammer Pulse" is caused what valvular disease? - ANSWER>>Aortic
Regurgitation
5. When transferring a patient to the recovery area or back to their room, what
should be the action for the person who achieved hemostasis of the
procedure site? - ANSWER>>To ensure hemostasis has been maintained
after transfer
6. In a standard 12 lead ECG, the anterior wall is represented in leads -
ANSWER>>V3 and V4
7. What imaging modality is used to confirm proper stent apposition? -
,ANSWER>>IVUS
8. When delivering radiation, photons are emitted from the -
ANSWER>>Cathode
9. In determining cardiac output via the thermal dilution method, saline is
injected into the - ANSWER>>proximal port of the PA catheter.
10. The device that converts x-ray into visible light is the - ANSWER>>Image
Intensifier
11. Which of the following is responsible for producing the S2 heart sound? -
ANSWER>>Closure of the semilunar valves
12. Which of the following represents the GREATEST risk during left
ventriculography? - ANSWER>>Embolism
13. What is an absolute contraindication for the use of intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? - ANSWER>>Dissection/Aneurysm of Aorta,
moderate/severe AI, previous AO stenting
14. Which medications are used to pre-treat a patient with a history of contrast
allergies? - ANSWER>>Diphenhydramine, Famotidine, solumedrol
15. What is a complication associated with mechanical cardiac valves? -
ANSWER>>Thrombus formation
16. Which of the listed signs and symptoms may indicate a vasovagal response?
- ANSWER>>Slowed heart rate, lower blood pressure, nausea
,17. Which of the following can be used to assure good stent apposition during
PCI? - ANSWER>>IVUS
18. What is the TIMI grade of a vessel that has complete perfusion? -
ANSWER>>3
19. What are the possible vascular access sites for a left femoral artery
intervention? - ANSWER>>LT/RT Radial, RT Femoral, LT/RT Popliteal
20. Which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing
pads? - ANSWER>>Transcutaneous pacing
21. Which of the following is associated with elevated pulse pressure? -
ANSWER>>Regurgitation
22. Which vascular closure device has a suture that is self-tightening? -
ANSWER>>Angio-Seal
23. What type of angina usually occurs with activity and subsides with rest? -
ANSWER>>stable
24. While inflating a non-compliant balloon a rapid loss of balloon pressure
occurs. Which of the following should be done FIRST? - ANSWER>>Aspirate
coronary before removing balloon
25. What vascular access sites can MOST COMMONLY be used to perform a right
ventricular biopsy? - ANSWER>>Right IJ, Right Subclavian, Right brachial
26. What BEST describes the threshold for a temporary pacemaker? -
ANSWER>>Minimum output that captures
, 27. What is advantage to using a filter versus a balloon occlusion distal
protection device? - ANSWER>>Allows continued flow whereas balloon
occlusion does not
28. A 1.66 mm diameter sheath is equivalent to what French size? -
ANSWER>>5Fr
29. Equalization of aortic and arterial pressures is associated with which
procedural device? - ANSWER>>CFR
30. Which of the following should be considered for radial artery spasm during
sheath removal? - ANSWER>>Nitroglycerin 200mcg IA with analgesic meds
31. Which of the following conditions would invalidate FICK cardiac output
results? - ANSWER>>ASD
32. The cephalic vein is located? - ANSWER>>AC portion outside arm
33. Which of the following are Typical findings in patients with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy? - ANSWER>>Decreased LV compliance, Normal systolic
function
34. Prior to deploying a vascular closer device in the femoral artery, which
angiographic view should be used to visualize the femoral artery bifurcation?
-
ANSWER>>Anterior/Posterior
35. What type of imaging is MOST COMMONLY used during PFO closures? -
ANSWER>>ICE
