RCIS CCI EXAM 2026 MASTER STUDY EXAM
◉ if the temp pacer is failing to pace due to output, all of the
following interventions would be considered correct except.
Answer: disconnect the pacer and hope the pt does well
◉ if the temp pacer is failing to pace due to output what are some of
the interventions that might take place. Answer: 1. prepare for
transcutaneous pacing
2. check the battery, power, and connections
3. prepare to administer chronotropic meds
4. increase the output to max (20mA atrial and 25mA ventricular)
5. consider switching to an asynchronous mode in the attempt to
prevent oversensing
6. prepare to do CPR
◉ where is the pulmonic valve located. Answer: between the RV and
the pulm art
◉ this valve allows the return of unoxygenated blood from the
circulatory system back to the lungs for reoxygenation. Answer:
pulmonic valve
,◉ of the following, which would not be considered important when
caring for the IABP. Answer: regular assessment of the pts insurance
coverage
◉ what would be important when caring for the pt with an IABP.
Answer: regular assessment of the pts neurological, cardiovascular,
and renal systems
◉ part of the rotablator advancer would include which of the
following. Answer: a fiber optic tachometer cable
irrigation port
nitrogen gas delivery hose
◉ milliamperes would be best described as which of the following.
Answer: the measure of the amount of current that is required to
deliver the pacing wire to the heart muscle
◉ the mA are typically set at ____ times the threshold value which is
typically ____. Answer: 3-5
2-3 mA
◉ the presence of a significant ____ wave would be indicative of a MI.
Answer: Q
, (at least 0.04 secs in duration and 25% of the R wave amplitude
provided that the R wave is 5mm)
◉ once the anticoagulant is administered in the cardiac cath lab,
when should the ACT be checked. Answer: 5 mins
◉ after the initial ACT has been checked how long after that do you
recheck it. Answer: every 30 mins
◉ which of the following would not be considered correct for one of
the defects of the heart and blood vessels with the metrology of
fallot. Answer: Atrial stenosis
◉ what are the 4 defects of the heart and blood vessels which might
occur with metrology of fallot. Answer: 1. there is a hole in the wall
of the heart between the R and L ventricles
2. the muscular wall of the RV is thicker than normal
3. pulmonary stenosis
4. the AO valves are enlarged and open from both ventricles
◉ all but which of the following might be considered potential
complications of an ICD procedure. Answer: hypercalcemia
◉ if the temp pacer is failing to pace due to output, all of the
following interventions would be considered correct except.
Answer: disconnect the pacer and hope the pt does well
◉ if the temp pacer is failing to pace due to output what are some of
the interventions that might take place. Answer: 1. prepare for
transcutaneous pacing
2. check the battery, power, and connections
3. prepare to administer chronotropic meds
4. increase the output to max (20mA atrial and 25mA ventricular)
5. consider switching to an asynchronous mode in the attempt to
prevent oversensing
6. prepare to do CPR
◉ where is the pulmonic valve located. Answer: between the RV and
the pulm art
◉ this valve allows the return of unoxygenated blood from the
circulatory system back to the lungs for reoxygenation. Answer:
pulmonic valve
,◉ of the following, which would not be considered important when
caring for the IABP. Answer: regular assessment of the pts insurance
coverage
◉ what would be important when caring for the pt with an IABP.
Answer: regular assessment of the pts neurological, cardiovascular,
and renal systems
◉ part of the rotablator advancer would include which of the
following. Answer: a fiber optic tachometer cable
irrigation port
nitrogen gas delivery hose
◉ milliamperes would be best described as which of the following.
Answer: the measure of the amount of current that is required to
deliver the pacing wire to the heart muscle
◉ the mA are typically set at ____ times the threshold value which is
typically ____. Answer: 3-5
2-3 mA
◉ the presence of a significant ____ wave would be indicative of a MI.
Answer: Q
, (at least 0.04 secs in duration and 25% of the R wave amplitude
provided that the R wave is 5mm)
◉ once the anticoagulant is administered in the cardiac cath lab,
when should the ACT be checked. Answer: 5 mins
◉ after the initial ACT has been checked how long after that do you
recheck it. Answer: every 30 mins
◉ which of the following would not be considered correct for one of
the defects of the heart and blood vessels with the metrology of
fallot. Answer: Atrial stenosis
◉ what are the 4 defects of the heart and blood vessels which might
occur with metrology of fallot. Answer: 1. there is a hole in the wall
of the heart between the R and L ventricles
2. the muscular wall of the RV is thicker than normal
3. pulmonary stenosis
4. the AO valves are enlarged and open from both ventricles
◉ all but which of the following might be considered potential
complications of an ICD procedure. Answer: hypercalcemia
