RCIS study QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is an advantage to using a filter versus a balloon occlusion distal protection device? CORRECT ANSWERS: Allows distal perfusion A Fogarty balloon is commonly used to CORRECT ANSWERS: Remove clot from a vessel Immediate treatment for a MI should include CORRECT ANSWERS: MONA - Morphine, O2, Nitro, Aspirin What is the source of most radiation scatter? CORRECT ANSWERS: Patient The _____ is the anatomical landmark used for right ventricular biopsy when gaining access from the neck. CORRECT ANSWERS: supraclavicular fossa Which of the following conditions would the use of thermodilution cardiac output produce the MOST ACCURATE results? CORRECT ANSWERS: low cardiac output What is the targeted purpose of an embolization filter device? CORRECT ANSWERS: to catch and minimize distal vessel compromise from debris What disease state could increase the amount of time necessary to achieve manual femoral artery hemostasis? CORRECT ANSWERS: Aortic insufficiency What equipment is used in peripheral interventions to steer across a lesion? Choose three items. CORRECT ANSWERS: 1.Balloon 2.Guidewire 3.Torque device 4.Diagnostic catheter 5.Atherectomy device Guidewire Torque device Atherectomy device What device involves the use of a burr to pulverize plaque into minute particles? CORRECT ANSWERS: Rotoblader Critical limb ischemia can lead to which of the following? Choose three that apply. CORRECT ANSWERS: 1.Cellulitis 2.Wound infection 3.Decubitus ulcers 4.Excessive bruising 5.Amputation of affected limb Cellulitis