RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
all of the following would be considered pt lab tests that are
typically ordered prior to the pt having a cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅CBC
coagulopathy
blood chemistry
possibly a type and cross-match
the first line medications used for conscious sedation would include
-
correct answer ✅midazolam
demerol
morphine
fentanyl
all of the might be used for teaching the pt about their cath except -
correct answer ✅allowing them to view another pt having a cath
although IV access is considered the second lifeline for the pt,
which of the following statements would be considered the most
correct regarding the IV access -
correct answer ✅IV access allows the administration of emergency
meds to counteract such conditions as vagal or allergic reactions
,RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
all but which of the might be considered a major complication of a
cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅joint pain
when a pt is admitted to the hospital in anticipation of having a
cardiac cath procedure, when should the nursing staff start their
education -
correct answer ✅when the pt is admitted
if the pt needs to be intubated, the mallampati class 4 pt would be
considered which of the following levels of difficulty -
correct answer ✅more difficult
what are some of the factors that might be associated with a class 4
mallampati -
correct answer ✅dysmorphic jaw
short neck
mouth or jaw abnormalities
advanced rheumatoid arthritis
history of sleep apnea, stridor, or snoring
,RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
when a pt is scheduled for a cardiac cath, they must sign an
informed consent prior to the procedure being performed. which of
the following people would be considered the person that usually
obtains the consent -
correct answer ✅operator/ physician performing the procedure
because of the fact that sedative agents tend to impair the pts
airway reflexes putting them at risk for aspiration, how long prior to
the procedure should the pt be kept NPO for solid and non clear
liquids -
correct answer ✅at least 8 hrs
if the cardiac cath pt is allergic to fish and taking NPH insulin, which
of the following meds should they not be given during the cardiac
cath procedure -
correct answer ✅protamine
the pt is administered ____ to reverse the systemic heparinization
after a cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅protamine
a permanent/temp pacemaker might be needed for which of the
following conditions -
, RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅1. previously demonstrated high-dose
conduction block
2. prophylactic use for rotational atherectomy and thrombectomy
3. symptomatic bradycardia
4. a pre-existing LBBB with an anticipated R sided heart study
5. transluminal septal artery ablation in pts with hypertrophic
obstructive cardiomyopathy
6. with a rapid ventricular pacing occurring during an aortic balloon
valvuloplasty
7. a MI with a trifasicular block
the adverse reactions for aspirin would include all of the following -
correct answer ✅tinnitus
bleeding
hepatotoxicity
GI distress
ulcers
nausea/vomiting
bronchospasms
& Answers (Grade A+)
all of the following would be considered pt lab tests that are
typically ordered prior to the pt having a cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅CBC
coagulopathy
blood chemistry
possibly a type and cross-match
the first line medications used for conscious sedation would include
-
correct answer ✅midazolam
demerol
morphine
fentanyl
all of the might be used for teaching the pt about their cath except -
correct answer ✅allowing them to view another pt having a cath
although IV access is considered the second lifeline for the pt,
which of the following statements would be considered the most
correct regarding the IV access -
correct answer ✅IV access allows the administration of emergency
meds to counteract such conditions as vagal or allergic reactions
,RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
all but which of the might be considered a major complication of a
cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅joint pain
when a pt is admitted to the hospital in anticipation of having a
cardiac cath procedure, when should the nursing staff start their
education -
correct answer ✅when the pt is admitted
if the pt needs to be intubated, the mallampati class 4 pt would be
considered which of the following levels of difficulty -
correct answer ✅more difficult
what are some of the factors that might be associated with a class 4
mallampati -
correct answer ✅dysmorphic jaw
short neck
mouth or jaw abnormalities
advanced rheumatoid arthritis
history of sleep apnea, stridor, or snoring
,RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
when a pt is scheduled for a cardiac cath, they must sign an
informed consent prior to the procedure being performed. which of
the following people would be considered the person that usually
obtains the consent -
correct answer ✅operator/ physician performing the procedure
because of the fact that sedative agents tend to impair the pts
airway reflexes putting them at risk for aspiration, how long prior to
the procedure should the pt be kept NPO for solid and non clear
liquids -
correct answer ✅at least 8 hrs
if the cardiac cath pt is allergic to fish and taking NPH insulin, which
of the following meds should they not be given during the cardiac
cath procedure -
correct answer ✅protamine
the pt is administered ____ to reverse the systemic heparinization
after a cardiac cath -
correct answer ✅protamine
a permanent/temp pacemaker might be needed for which of the
following conditions -
, RCIS CCI Practice Exam #6 Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅1. previously demonstrated high-dose
conduction block
2. prophylactic use for rotational atherectomy and thrombectomy
3. symptomatic bradycardia
4. a pre-existing LBBB with an anticipated R sided heart study
5. transluminal septal artery ablation in pts with hypertrophic
obstructive cardiomyopathy
6. with a rapid ventricular pacing occurring during an aortic balloon
valvuloplasty
7. a MI with a trifasicular block
the adverse reactions for aspirin would include all of the following -
correct answer ✅tinnitus
bleeding
hepatotoxicity
GI distress
ulcers
nausea/vomiting
bronchospasms
