RCIS Practice Test Questions and Answers Grade A+

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CO= HR x SV What is stroke volume related to? preload Preload is most impacted by..... Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is.... BP = CO x SVR Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency V wave An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology RV infarct If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment JVD What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis Congenital The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan 30 cm When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the _____ and the temperature change is measured in the ______ Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ RA, PA Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in restrictive pericarditis Signs of Right sided heart failure include JVD Based on these oxygen saturations, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat= 67% IVC sat= 71% RA sat= 85% RV sat= 85% PA sat= 85% LA sat= 98% LV sat= 98% AO sat= 98% L to R ASD What type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa ovalis) is called Ostium Secundum What is the Flamm's equation 3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4 The formula used to calculate MAP is Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ 1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3 What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot Pulmonic stenosis, over riding aorta, RVH, VSD Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel arises Truncas Arteriosus Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of Cardiac Tamponade What does RAD stand for Radiation absorbed dose What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images Image intensifier What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ 5 REM Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead .5 What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source 6 feet In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode Cathode: positive Anode: negative Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation Lateral What converts x-rays into an image Image Intensifier The contrast that is best for a patient is Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ low osmolality Radiolucent means X-rays are permitted to pass through Radiopaque means X-rays are not permitted to pass through ReoPro works on IIb/IIIa receptors