What is an advantage to using a filter versus a balloon occlusion distal
protection device? Correct Ans - Allows distal perfusion
A Fogarty balloon is commonly used to Correct Ans - Remove clot
from a vessel
Immediate treatment for a MI should include Correct Ans - MONA -
Morphine, O2, Nitro, Aspirin
What is the source of most radiation scatter? Correct Ans - Patient
The _____ is the anatomical landmark used for right ventricular biopsy when
gaining access from the neck. Correct Ans - supraclavicular fossa
Which of the following conditions would the use of thermodilution cardiac
output produce the MOST ACCURATE results? Correct Ans - low
cardiac output
What is the targeted purpose of an embolization filter device? Correct Ans
- to catch and minimize distal vessel compromise from debris
What disease state could increase the amount of time necessary to achieve
manual femoral artery hemostasis? Correct Ans - Aortic insufficiency
What equipment is used in peripheral interventions to steer across a lesion?
Choose three items. Correct Ans - 1.Balloon
2.Guidewire
3.Torque device
4.Diagnostic catheter
5.Atherectomy device
Guidewire
Torque device
Atherectomy device