CCI RCIS Review | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? - .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? - Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? - To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ - for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections - stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? - Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? - patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? - Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? - Increased coronary bloodflow