CCI RCIS Review Questions and Answers

CCI RCIS Review Questions and Answers 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? ANSWER .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? ANSWER Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? ANSWER To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ ANSWER for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections ANSWER stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? ANSWER Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? ANSWER patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? ANSWER Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? ANSWER Increased coronary bloodflow 11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation? ANSWER LAO Cranial 12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a transradial cardiac catheterization? ANSWER 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 ANSWER BSA