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RCIS Exam Prep Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for
accuracy) | Latest!!
What does ALARA stand for - (ANSWER)As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the three principles of reducing radiation - (ANSWER)Time, Distance,
Shielding
What are the benefits of DSA imaging - (ANSWER)less contrast usage, higher
resolution, rapid image acquisition
what are the disadvantages of DSA imaging - (ANSWER)Increases radiation,
requires motionless acquisition
DSA increase radiation exposure by how many times - (ANSWER)30x
What is the annual maximum radiation exposure - (ANSWER)5 REM
What has a positive charge - (ANSWER)anode
what has a negative charge - (ANSWER)cathode
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What angle produces the highest radiation exposure to the operator on the right
side of the patient - (ANSWER)RAO
How is the occupational exposed to radiation - (ANSWER)scatter
how is the patient exposed to radiation - (ANSWER)primary
How is scatter radiation produced - (ANSWER)produced from the primary beam
hitting an object and then bouncing off of that object and into the environment
What is Dose Area Product (DAP) measured in - (ANSWER)miligray
what are the typs of ionizing radiation in the lab - (ANSWER)gamma and x-ray
What can increase scatter radiation - (ANSWER)increasing mA and increasing kV
What are known as the skewed views - (ANSWER)Cranial and Caudal
How often is radiation exposure checked and reported - (ANSWER)quarterly and
annually
What is stochastic radiation - (ANSWER)random and unrelated to dose: cancer,
leukemia, hereditary, genetics
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What is deterministic radiation - (ANSWER)directly related to dose such as: skin
injury, cataract, hair loss
How do you decrease patient dose - (ANSWER)bringing the table up
using collimators
bringing the II down
decreasing mA
decreasing kV
What is the inverse square law - (ANSWER)the intensity of radiation is inversely
proportional to the square of the distance from the source of radiation
What is the purpose of the bismuth lead shielding - (ANSWER)Get closer to the
patient without increase exposure
If the spine is not in the image, how can you tell where you are? -
(ANSWER)Base/Apex of the heart
Why do we ground equipment and cables - (ANSWER)Even small amounts of
leakage current can pass to the patient and potentially induce arrhythmias
Wiping down all the surfaces is called what - (ANSWER)terminal clean
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What is the function of a transducer - (ANSWER)to convert a mechanical pressure
to an electrical signal
what is the goal of educating the patient - (ANSWER)basic understanding of the
procedure in laymans terms
who does consent lie with - (ANSWER)the MD
who can sign consents - (ANSWER)patient, health care staff, or MD
What are some relative contraindications for PCI - (ANSWER)renal function
PCI specific medications (anticoagulants & DAPT) bleed
Low platelets
Surgery coming up
Pregnant
Pre-procedure what you need for a diagnostic - (ANSWER)EKG leads
Blood pressure cuff
Pulse oximetry
An ACT is used to - (ANSWER)evaluate the effectiveness of heparin
RCIS Exam Prep Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for
accuracy) | Latest!!
What does ALARA stand for - (ANSWER)As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the three principles of reducing radiation - (ANSWER)Time, Distance,
Shielding
What are the benefits of DSA imaging - (ANSWER)less contrast usage, higher
resolution, rapid image acquisition
what are the disadvantages of DSA imaging - (ANSWER)Increases radiation,
requires motionless acquisition
DSA increase radiation exposure by how many times - (ANSWER)30x
What is the annual maximum radiation exposure - (ANSWER)5 REM
What has a positive charge - (ANSWER)anode
what has a negative charge - (ANSWER)cathode
, 2
What angle produces the highest radiation exposure to the operator on the right
side of the patient - (ANSWER)RAO
How is the occupational exposed to radiation - (ANSWER)scatter
how is the patient exposed to radiation - (ANSWER)primary
How is scatter radiation produced - (ANSWER)produced from the primary beam
hitting an object and then bouncing off of that object and into the environment
What is Dose Area Product (DAP) measured in - (ANSWER)miligray
what are the typs of ionizing radiation in the lab - (ANSWER)gamma and x-ray
What can increase scatter radiation - (ANSWER)increasing mA and increasing kV
What are known as the skewed views - (ANSWER)Cranial and Caudal
How often is radiation exposure checked and reported - (ANSWER)quarterly and
annually
What is stochastic radiation - (ANSWER)random and unrelated to dose: cancer,
leukemia, hereditary, genetics
, 3
What is deterministic radiation - (ANSWER)directly related to dose such as: skin
injury, cataract, hair loss
How do you decrease patient dose - (ANSWER)bringing the table up
using collimators
bringing the II down
decreasing mA
decreasing kV
What is the inverse square law - (ANSWER)the intensity of radiation is inversely
proportional to the square of the distance from the source of radiation
What is the purpose of the bismuth lead shielding - (ANSWER)Get closer to the
patient without increase exposure
If the spine is not in the image, how can you tell where you are? -
(ANSWER)Base/Apex of the heart
Why do we ground equipment and cables - (ANSWER)Even small amounts of
leakage current can pass to the patient and potentially induce arrhythmias
Wiping down all the surfaces is called what - (ANSWER)terminal clean
, 4
What is the function of a transducer - (ANSWER)to convert a mechanical pressure
to an electrical signal
what is the goal of educating the patient - (ANSWER)basic understanding of the
procedure in laymans terms
who does consent lie with - (ANSWER)the MD
who can sign consents - (ANSWER)patient, health care staff, or MD
What are some relative contraindications for PCI - (ANSWER)renal function
PCI specific medications (anticoagulants & DAPT) bleed
Low platelets
Surgery coming up
Pregnant
Pre-procedure what you need for a diagnostic - (ANSWER)EKG leads
Blood pressure cuff
Pulse oximetry
An ACT is used to - (ANSWER)evaluate the effectiveness of heparin
