CCI RCIS EXAM 2025-2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS
1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the
best wire choice?
- .038 x 150 cm
- .035 x 180 cm
- .038 x 180 cm
- .035 x 260 cm
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in
pressure?
- flexibility
- pushability
- trackability
- compliance
,3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an
adjunctive therapy for PCI?
- to score fibrotic plaque
- to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque
- to pulverize plaque using electromagnetic energy
- to remove thrombus using the Bernoulli/Venturi effect
- pull clot back into a vein
4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used to __________-.
- dilate a stenotic lesion
- push plaque downstream
- pull clot back into a vein
- measure right heart pressure
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections (select three)
- stent
,- angioplasty
- atherectomy
- covered stent
- thrombectomy
- retractable coil
6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you
consider using? (choose 3)
- stiff wire
- large size burr
- vasodilator drug
- guide with side holes
- temporary pacing wire
7. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure?
(choose 4)
- NPO status
- patient allergies
- patient identifiers
, - advance directives
- last H&P 40 days ago
- last visit to primary physician
8. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1
receptors?
- Isuprel
- dopamine
- dobutamine
- epinephrine
9. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation?
- increased preload
- increased afterload
- increased coronary blood flow
- increased myocardial oxygen demand
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS
1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the
best wire choice?
- .038 x 150 cm
- .035 x 180 cm
- .038 x 180 cm
- .035 x 260 cm
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in
pressure?
- flexibility
- pushability
- trackability
- compliance
,3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an
adjunctive therapy for PCI?
- to score fibrotic plaque
- to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque
- to pulverize plaque using electromagnetic energy
- to remove thrombus using the Bernoulli/Venturi effect
- pull clot back into a vein
4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used to __________-.
- dilate a stenotic lesion
- push plaque downstream
- pull clot back into a vein
- measure right heart pressure
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections (select three)
- stent
,- angioplasty
- atherectomy
- covered stent
- thrombectomy
- retractable coil
6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you
consider using? (choose 3)
- stiff wire
- large size burr
- vasodilator drug
- guide with side holes
- temporary pacing wire
7. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure?
(choose 4)
- NPO status
- patient allergies
- patient identifiers
, - advance directives
- last H&P 40 days ago
- last visit to primary physician
8. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1
receptors?
- Isuprel
- dopamine
- dobutamine
- epinephrine
9. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation?
- increased preload
- increased afterload
- increased coronary blood flow
- increased myocardial oxygen demand
