CCI RCIS Review| 93 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? CORRECT ANSWERS: .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? CORRECT ANSWERS: Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? CORRECT ANSWERS: To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ CORRECT ANSWERS: for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections CORRECT ANSWERS: stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? CORRECT ANSWERS: Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? CORRECT ANSWERS: patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? CORRECT ANSWERS: Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? CORRECT ANSWERS: Increased coronary bloodflow 11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation? CORRECT ANSWERS: LAO Cranial 12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a transradial cardiac catheterization? CORRECT ANSWERS: Allan's test, pre-sedation, local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping 13. Cardiac index is calculated by dividing cardiac output in liters per minute by the patient's CORRECT ANSWERS: BSA 14. The patient has a pulse but is in respiratory arrest. You must give 1 breath every CORRECT ANSWERS: 5-6 seconds. 15. Why is rapid ventricular pacing used for an aortic balloon valvuloplasty procedure? CORRECT ANSWERS: To slow how much blood is going throug