RCIS CCI EXAM DETAILED PREPARATION PACK
2026
◉ during a cardiac cath the pt develops a retroperitoneal bleed.
interventions which would be appropriate for this problem would
include all of the following except. Answer: administration of
additional heparin
◉ interventions that would be appropriate for a pt that has
developed a retroperitoneal bleed would include which of the
following. Answer: transfusion
surgical consultation
reversal of anticoagulation
CT scan
observe for hypotension
avoid high femoral artery punctures
volume replacement
◉ if a topical agent is used with manual compression when
removing cardiac sheaths, it would help to do which of the following.
Answer: hasten clotting
,◉ if amiodarone needs to be administered during a high risk cardiac
cath, which of the following might be considered the correct dose.
Answer: 300 mg rapid IV infusion (diluted in 20-30 ml of fluid)
or
150 mg over 10 mins followed by an infusion rate of 1 mg/min
◉ which of the following would be considered the best description
for an allens test. Answer: test done for occlusion of the ulnar or
radial arteries
◉ for this test, the pt makes a tight fist and the nurse makes a digital
compression of either the radial or the ulnar art. when the pt opens
their hand if there is a failure of the blood to return to the palm and
fingers it can be an indication that there is an obstruction to the
blood flow in the artery that has not been compresses; this test
should be performed prior to any cath that will be using the radial
approach. Answer: allens test
◉ atrial fib and SVT can be caused by which of the following.
Answer: vigorous stretching of the R atrium
◉ what are some of the typical arrhythmias which can be caused by
vigorous stretching go the R atrium. Answer: SVT
Afib
atrial arrhythmias
, ◉ the pt that is scheduled for a cardiac cath is taking furosemide 40
mg daily. they are told not to take this medication the morning of the
procedure. which of the following would be the most correct
statement regarding holding the furosemide. Answer: 1. could cause
dehydration decreasing renal flow
2. could increase the risk of contrast nephropathy
3. could cause hypotension
◉ ____ would be considered the correct benzodiazepine antidote that
could be used for a versed or valium overdose. Answer: flumazenil
(romazicon) (GABA receptor antagonist)
◉ which of the following would be considered one of the 4 areas the
physicians role in pt education should include. Answer: 1. the
possible risks and potential complications of the procedure
2. the clear reasons for having the procedure
3. the information the cath will provide
4. treatment options what will be available when a diagnosis has
been made
◉ information regarding the CCL standards and which of the
following would be considered standards mandated by OSHA.
Answer: explanation as to the modes of transmission
2026
◉ during a cardiac cath the pt develops a retroperitoneal bleed.
interventions which would be appropriate for this problem would
include all of the following except. Answer: administration of
additional heparin
◉ interventions that would be appropriate for a pt that has
developed a retroperitoneal bleed would include which of the
following. Answer: transfusion
surgical consultation
reversal of anticoagulation
CT scan
observe for hypotension
avoid high femoral artery punctures
volume replacement
◉ if a topical agent is used with manual compression when
removing cardiac sheaths, it would help to do which of the following.
Answer: hasten clotting
,◉ if amiodarone needs to be administered during a high risk cardiac
cath, which of the following might be considered the correct dose.
Answer: 300 mg rapid IV infusion (diluted in 20-30 ml of fluid)
or
150 mg over 10 mins followed by an infusion rate of 1 mg/min
◉ which of the following would be considered the best description
for an allens test. Answer: test done for occlusion of the ulnar or
radial arteries
◉ for this test, the pt makes a tight fist and the nurse makes a digital
compression of either the radial or the ulnar art. when the pt opens
their hand if there is a failure of the blood to return to the palm and
fingers it can be an indication that there is an obstruction to the
blood flow in the artery that has not been compresses; this test
should be performed prior to any cath that will be using the radial
approach. Answer: allens test
◉ atrial fib and SVT can be caused by which of the following.
Answer: vigorous stretching of the R atrium
◉ what are some of the typical arrhythmias which can be caused by
vigorous stretching go the R atrium. Answer: SVT
Afib
atrial arrhythmias
, ◉ the pt that is scheduled for a cardiac cath is taking furosemide 40
mg daily. they are told not to take this medication the morning of the
procedure. which of the following would be the most correct
statement regarding holding the furosemide. Answer: 1. could cause
dehydration decreasing renal flow
2. could increase the risk of contrast nephropathy
3. could cause hypotension
◉ ____ would be considered the correct benzodiazepine antidote that
could be used for a versed or valium overdose. Answer: flumazenil
(romazicon) (GABA receptor antagonist)
◉ which of the following would be considered one of the 4 areas the
physicians role in pt education should include. Answer: 1. the
possible risks and potential complications of the procedure
2. the clear reasons for having the procedure
3. the information the cath will provide
4. treatment options what will be available when a diagnosis has
been made
◉ information regarding the CCL standards and which of the
following would be considered standards mandated by OSHA.
Answer: explanation as to the modes of transmission
