RCIS Post Procedure Activity- Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
when can a vasovagal response happen after a heart cath? -
correct answer ✅during removal of the sheath and application of
pressure for hemostasis, stimulating the baroreceptors
signs of a vasovagal response -
correct answer ✅hypotension and bradycardia
treatment for vasovagal response -
correct answer ✅atropine, IV fluids, and Trendelenburg position
post instruction to the patient post femoral sheath removal -
correct answer ✅if you feel or see anything wet or warm near the
bandage, call for help
if you have to sneeze or cough or laugh- hold pressure
keep your head on your pillow and keep legs straight
when can you pull a radial sheath? -
correct answer ✅as soon as the procedure is completed,
regardless of ACT
what are the post care protocols for TR band? -
correct answer ✅do not submerge in water for 5 days, avoid
, RCIS Post Procedure Activity- Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
excess moisture to the area, no ointment or lotion, avoid bending
at the wrist, do not lift anything heavier than 5 lbs for 72 hours
can a patient shower after TR band removal? -
correct answer ✅yes, they just cannot submerge in water like
during a bath
how to reduce radial artery occlusion -
correct answer ✅use minimal occlusive pressure in the band,
administration of heparin in the radial cocktail
the proper technique for the amount of air to put in the TR band -
correct answer ✅patent hemostatsis
Radial access complications -
correct answer ✅hematoma
bleeding
compartment syndrome
radial artery occlusion
vasospasm
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
when can a vasovagal response happen after a heart cath? -
correct answer ✅during removal of the sheath and application of
pressure for hemostasis, stimulating the baroreceptors
signs of a vasovagal response -
correct answer ✅hypotension and bradycardia
treatment for vasovagal response -
correct answer ✅atropine, IV fluids, and Trendelenburg position
post instruction to the patient post femoral sheath removal -
correct answer ✅if you feel or see anything wet or warm near the
bandage, call for help
if you have to sneeze or cough or laugh- hold pressure
keep your head on your pillow and keep legs straight
when can you pull a radial sheath? -
correct answer ✅as soon as the procedure is completed,
regardless of ACT
what are the post care protocols for TR band? -
correct answer ✅do not submerge in water for 5 days, avoid
, RCIS Post Procedure Activity- Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
excess moisture to the area, no ointment or lotion, avoid bending
at the wrist, do not lift anything heavier than 5 lbs for 72 hours
can a patient shower after TR band removal? -
correct answer ✅yes, they just cannot submerge in water like
during a bath
how to reduce radial artery occlusion -
correct answer ✅use minimal occlusive pressure in the band,
administration of heparin in the radial cocktail
the proper technique for the amount of air to put in the TR band -
correct answer ✅patent hemostatsis
Radial access complications -
correct answer ✅hematoma
bleeding
compartment syndrome
radial artery occlusion
vasospasm
