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a comprehensive set of expert-verified practice questions and answers designed to prepare students for the CCI RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) examination. It covers core topics such as cardiac catheterization, hemodynamics, interventional cardiology, pharmacology, vascular access, imaging modalities, and exam-style clinical scenarios. The guide is structured to mirror actual exam content and is suitable for focused review and final exam preparation.

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CCI RCIS REVIEW EXAM STUDY GUIDE –
EXPERT VERIFIED ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED PASS| LATEST
UPDATE




- .035 x 260 cm
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




- compliance
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in
pressure?


- flexibility
- pushability

,- trackability
- compliance




- to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque
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 Fogarty balloon is commonly used to __________-.


- dilate a stenotic lesion
- push plaque downstream
- pull clot back into a vein
- measure right heart pressure

,- stent
- angioplasty
- covered stent
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections (select three)


- stent
- angioplasty
- atherectomy
- covered stent
- thrombectomy
- retractable coil




- vasodilator drug
- guide with side holes
- temporary pacing wire
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




- NPO status
- patient allergies
- patient identifiers
- advance directives
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




- dobutamine
8. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1
receptors?


- Isuprel
- dopamine

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