RCIS study guide &EXAM 2026-2027 NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100%
ALREADY GRADED A+\BRAND NEW
What should be done to manage the rapid loss of balloon
pressure during inflation?
Inject the coronary before
removing balloon -Increase inflation pressure to the balloon
-Decrease inflation pressure to the balloon
-Inject the coronary before removing balloon
-Aspirate the coronary before removing the balloon
What valve has been replaced in the image?
-Aortic
Aortic
-Mitral
-Tricuspid
-Pulmonic
What type of imaging is MOST COMMONLY used during PFO
closures?
ICE -OCT
-ICE
-MRI
-IVUS
What is an advantage to using a filter versus a balloon
occlusion distal protection device?
Allows distal perfusion -Allows distal perfusion
-Lower profile of the device
-Ensures distal vessel occlusion
-Allows small embolic particles to pass
What medication is a calcium channel blocker?
-Lisinopril
Nifedipine
-Warfarin
-Metoprolol
, -Nifedipine
What actions SHOULD be completed when prepping
the patient for a transradial procedure? Choose two
responses.
1,4
1.Prep right groin
2.Administer
antibiotics
3. Position wrist in prone position
4. Position wrist in supine position
5. Start IV on same arm as radial access
Immediate treatment for a MI should include:
-Aspirin, Lasix, nitroglycerin, and oxygen.
MONA
-Aspirin, Lasix, morphine, and nitroglycerin.
-Aspirin, morphine, nitroglycerin, and oxygen.
-Aspirin, fibrinolytics, morphine, and nitroglycerin.
What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using
rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for
PCI?
Debulks
-Vaproizes plaque
-Removes thrombus
-Scores fibrotic plaque
-Debulks calcific plaque
What is represented by the circular tracings in this IVUS
image?
Stenosis Calcium Stenosis Dissection
Under expanded stent
, What hemodynamic waveform would be observed with mitral
stenosis?
Large a wave -Large "a" wave in the left atrium
-Large "v" wave in the left atrium
-Left ventricular end diastolic pressure greater than left atrial
mean
-Left ventricular systolic pressure greater than aortic systolic
pressure
Where is the wire equalized when performing FFR?
-In the wire hoop
Outside of the guide catheter
-On the procedure table
-Advanced distal to the lesion
-Advanced outside the guide catheter
What blood chemistry would be an indicator of renal function?
-Sodium
Creatinine
-Calcium
-Creatinine
-Potassium
(2 diastolic) + MAP equation
systolic/ 3
In preparation for a pericardiocentesis, the patient should be at a
_________________________________________ degree angle.
30-45 -0 - 15
-30 - 45
-55 - 70
-75 - 90
A 1.66 mm diameter sheath is equivalent
to what French size? 4
6 5
6
7
What findings are typically associated with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy?
Decreased LV compliance;
hyperdynamic LV function -Increased LV compliance; decreased EF
-Decreased LV compliance; normal systolic function
-Increased LV compliance; decreased systolic function
, -Decreased LV compliance; hyperdynamic LV function
When preparing a patient for a device implant what
activities SHOULD be considered? Choose three
activities.
1,3,4
1.Arms restrained
2. Oxygen mask on patient at 10 L/min
3. Cautery grounding pad attached to the patient
4. IV located on the ipsilateral side of the implant
5. IV located on the contralateral side of the implant
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100%
ALREADY GRADED A+\BRAND NEW
What should be done to manage the rapid loss of balloon
pressure during inflation?
Inject the coronary before
removing balloon -Increase inflation pressure to the balloon
-Decrease inflation pressure to the balloon
-Inject the coronary before removing balloon
-Aspirate the coronary before removing the balloon
What valve has been replaced in the image?
-Aortic
Aortic
-Mitral
-Tricuspid
-Pulmonic
What type of imaging is MOST COMMONLY used during PFO
closures?
ICE -OCT
-ICE
-MRI
-IVUS
What is an advantage to using a filter versus a balloon
occlusion distal protection device?
Allows distal perfusion -Allows distal perfusion
-Lower profile of the device
-Ensures distal vessel occlusion
-Allows small embolic particles to pass
What medication is a calcium channel blocker?
-Lisinopril
Nifedipine
-Warfarin
-Metoprolol
, -Nifedipine
What actions SHOULD be completed when prepping
the patient for a transradial procedure? Choose two
responses.
1,4
1.Prep right groin
2.Administer
antibiotics
3. Position wrist in prone position
4. Position wrist in supine position
5. Start IV on same arm as radial access
Immediate treatment for a MI should include:
-Aspirin, Lasix, nitroglycerin, and oxygen.
MONA
-Aspirin, Lasix, morphine, and nitroglycerin.
-Aspirin, morphine, nitroglycerin, and oxygen.
-Aspirin, fibrinolytics, morphine, and nitroglycerin.
What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using
rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for
PCI?
Debulks
-Vaproizes plaque
-Removes thrombus
-Scores fibrotic plaque
-Debulks calcific plaque
What is represented by the circular tracings in this IVUS
image?
Stenosis Calcium Stenosis Dissection
Under expanded stent
, What hemodynamic waveform would be observed with mitral
stenosis?
Large a wave -Large "a" wave in the left atrium
-Large "v" wave in the left atrium
-Left ventricular end diastolic pressure greater than left atrial
mean
-Left ventricular systolic pressure greater than aortic systolic
pressure
Where is the wire equalized when performing FFR?
-In the wire hoop
Outside of the guide catheter
-On the procedure table
-Advanced distal to the lesion
-Advanced outside the guide catheter
What blood chemistry would be an indicator of renal function?
-Sodium
Creatinine
-Calcium
-Creatinine
-Potassium
(2 diastolic) + MAP equation
systolic/ 3
In preparation for a pericardiocentesis, the patient should be at a
_________________________________________ degree angle.
30-45 -0 - 15
-30 - 45
-55 - 70
-75 - 90
A 1.66 mm diameter sheath is equivalent
to what French size? 4
6 5
6
7
What findings are typically associated with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy?
Decreased LV compliance;
hyperdynamic LV function -Increased LV compliance; decreased EF
-Decreased LV compliance; normal systolic function
-Increased LV compliance; decreased systolic function
, -Decreased LV compliance; hyperdynamic LV function
When preparing a patient for a device implant what
activities SHOULD be considered? Choose three
activities.
1,3,4
1.Arms restrained
2. Oxygen mask on patient at 10 L/min
3. Cautery grounding pad attached to the patient
4. IV located on the ipsilateral side of the implant
5. IV located on the contralateral side of the implant
