CCI RCIS Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| A Grade
QUESTION
The device that converts x-rays into visible light is the
- anode
- cathode
- image intensifier
- tungsten filament
Answer:
- Image Intensifier
QUESTION
Which of the following is responsible for producing the S2 heart sound?
- ventricular filling
- ventricular distensibility
- closure of the semilunar valves
- closure of the atria-ventricular valves
Answer:
- Closure of the semilunar valves
QUESTION
Which of the following represents the GREATEST risk during left ven- triculography?
- arrhythmia
- hypotension
- intramyocardial staining
- air or thrombus embolism
Answer:
,- air or thrombus embolism
QUESTION
What is an absolute contraindication for the use of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation?
- aortic stenosis
- mitral stenosis
- aortic regurgitation
- mitral regurgitation
Answer:
- aortic regurgutation
QUESTION
Which medications are used to pre-treat a patient with a history of contrast allergies?
- amrinone, diphenhydramine, epinephrine
- famotidine (H2 antagonist), diphenhydramine (antihistamine), Solu-Medrol
(glucocorticoid)
- cimetidine, Solu-Medrol, sodium bicarbonate
- methyl-prednisolone, famotidine, sodium bicarbonate
Answer:
- famotidine (H2 antag- onist), diphenhydramine (antihistamine), Solu-Medrol (glucocorticoid)
QUESTION
What is a complication associated with mechanical cardiac valves?
- aneurysm
- flail leaflet
- chordae rupture
- thrombis formation
Answer:
- thrombis formation
QUESTION
, Which of the listed signs and symptoms may indicate a vasovagal response? (choose 3)
- nausea
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- hypertension
Answer:
- nausea
- bradycardia
- hypotension
QUESTION
Which of the following can be used to assure good stent apposition during PCI?
- coronary flow reserve
- fractional flow reserve
- intravascular ultrasound
- digital subtraction angiography
Answer:
- intravascular ultrasound
QUESTION
What is the TIMI grade of a vessel that has complete perfusion?
-0
-1
-2
-3
Answer:
-3
QUESTION
What are the possible vascular access sites for a left femoral artery intervention?
- left/right radial artery or left femoral artery
- left popliteal or left femoral artery
- right popliteal or left/right femoral artery
, - left/right radial artery, right femoral artery, or left/right popliteal artery
Answer:
- right popliteal or left/right femoral artery
QUESTION
Which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing pads?
- transarterial
- transvenous
- transcutaneous
- transesophageal
Answer:
- transcutaneous
QUESTION
Which of the following is associated with elevated pulse pressure?
- hyperlipidemia
- arterial sclerosis
- aortic insufficiency
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Answer:
- aortic insufficiency
QUESTION
Which vascular closure device has a suture that is self-tightening?
- Mynx
- Perclose
- Angioseal
- Starclose
Answer:
- Angioseal
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| A Grade
QUESTION
The device that converts x-rays into visible light is the
- anode
- cathode
- image intensifier
- tungsten filament
Answer:
- Image Intensifier
QUESTION
Which of the following is responsible for producing the S2 heart sound?
- ventricular filling
- ventricular distensibility
- closure of the semilunar valves
- closure of the atria-ventricular valves
Answer:
- Closure of the semilunar valves
QUESTION
Which of the following represents the GREATEST risk during left ven- triculography?
- arrhythmia
- hypotension
- intramyocardial staining
- air or thrombus embolism
Answer:
,- air or thrombus embolism
QUESTION
What is an absolute contraindication for the use of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation?
- aortic stenosis
- mitral stenosis
- aortic regurgitation
- mitral regurgitation
Answer:
- aortic regurgutation
QUESTION
Which medications are used to pre-treat a patient with a history of contrast allergies?
- amrinone, diphenhydramine, epinephrine
- famotidine (H2 antagonist), diphenhydramine (antihistamine), Solu-Medrol
(glucocorticoid)
- cimetidine, Solu-Medrol, sodium bicarbonate
- methyl-prednisolone, famotidine, sodium bicarbonate
Answer:
- famotidine (H2 antag- onist), diphenhydramine (antihistamine), Solu-Medrol (glucocorticoid)
QUESTION
What is a complication associated with mechanical cardiac valves?
- aneurysm
- flail leaflet
- chordae rupture
- thrombis formation
Answer:
- thrombis formation
QUESTION
, Which of the listed signs and symptoms may indicate a vasovagal response? (choose 3)
- nausea
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- hypertension
Answer:
- nausea
- bradycardia
- hypotension
QUESTION
Which of the following can be used to assure good stent apposition during PCI?
- coronary flow reserve
- fractional flow reserve
- intravascular ultrasound
- digital subtraction angiography
Answer:
- intravascular ultrasound
QUESTION
What is the TIMI grade of a vessel that has complete perfusion?
-0
-1
-2
-3
Answer:
-3
QUESTION
What are the possible vascular access sites for a left femoral artery intervention?
- left/right radial artery or left femoral artery
- left popliteal or left femoral artery
- right popliteal or left/right femoral artery
, - left/right radial artery, right femoral artery, or left/right popliteal artery
Answer:
- right popliteal or left/right femoral artery
QUESTION
Which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing pads?
- transarterial
- transvenous
- transcutaneous
- transesophageal
Answer:
- transcutaneous
QUESTION
Which of the following is associated with elevated pulse pressure?
- hyperlipidemia
- arterial sclerosis
- aortic insufficiency
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Answer:
- aortic insufficiency
QUESTION
Which vascular closure device has a suture that is self-tightening?
- Mynx
- Perclose
- Angioseal
- Starclose
Answer:
- Angioseal
