RCIS CCI EXAM 2026 PRACTICE QUESTION
SET ONE
◉ Stroke volume is most affected by
A. Ejection fraction
B. afterload
C. RV volume
D. Preload. Answer: D. Preload
◉ Mitral insufficiency is evaluated by which of the following
components of a a waveform
A. a wave and c wave
B. v wave and c wave
C. p wave
D. v wave. Answer: D. v wave
◉ Signs of LV Failure include
A. bilateral peripheral edema
,B. ascities
C. orthopnea and pulmonary congestion
D. decreased exercise tolerance and a decreased ejection fraction
E. C and D. Answer: E. C and D
◉ If a patient has an elevated creatinine and a decreased glomerular
filtration rate which of the following should NOT be given
A. ionic contrast
B. lasix
C. pre procedure fluids to hydrate
D. fentanyl. Answer: B. lasix
◉ A common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is
A. hypotension
B. hypertension
C. cough
D. vertigo. Answer: C. cough
◉ Which of the following tests are used to evaluate kidney function
,A. urine output
B. glomerular filtration rate
C. creatinine
D. creatinine clearance
E. all of these. Answer: E. all of these
◉ An inferior wall MI
A. Demonstrates ST elevation in leads II,III, and AVF
B. Involves the LAD
C. involves the RCA
D. A and C. Answer: D. A and C
◉ A common complication of a rotablater is
A. Loss of diamond studs distally
B. distal embolization
C. entrapment of the burr in the guide catheter
D. fracture of the guidewire. Answer: B. distal embolization
◉ When evaluating a patient for mitral valve stenosis the gradient
can be measured by comparing which two waveforms
, A. LV and Ao
B. PA and PCWP
C. PCWP and LVEDP
D. LVEDP and RVEDP. Answer: C. PCWP and LVEDP
◉ If a patient has ST elevation in leads 1, AVL, V5, and V6; which
wall of the heart is affected
A. anterior
B. inferior
C. lateral
D. posterior. Answer: C. lateral
◉ Based on the following oxygen saturations, name the shunt and
the direction of the shunt
LV O2 sat 96%
LA O2 sat 95%
AO O2 sat 96%
SVC O2 sat 73%
RA O2 sat 73%
RV O2 sat 83%
SET ONE
◉ Stroke volume is most affected by
A. Ejection fraction
B. afterload
C. RV volume
D. Preload. Answer: D. Preload
◉ Mitral insufficiency is evaluated by which of the following
components of a a waveform
A. a wave and c wave
B. v wave and c wave
C. p wave
D. v wave. Answer: D. v wave
◉ Signs of LV Failure include
A. bilateral peripheral edema
,B. ascities
C. orthopnea and pulmonary congestion
D. decreased exercise tolerance and a decreased ejection fraction
E. C and D. Answer: E. C and D
◉ If a patient has an elevated creatinine and a decreased glomerular
filtration rate which of the following should NOT be given
A. ionic contrast
B. lasix
C. pre procedure fluids to hydrate
D. fentanyl. Answer: B. lasix
◉ A common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is
A. hypotension
B. hypertension
C. cough
D. vertigo. Answer: C. cough
◉ Which of the following tests are used to evaluate kidney function
,A. urine output
B. glomerular filtration rate
C. creatinine
D. creatinine clearance
E. all of these. Answer: E. all of these
◉ An inferior wall MI
A. Demonstrates ST elevation in leads II,III, and AVF
B. Involves the LAD
C. involves the RCA
D. A and C. Answer: D. A and C
◉ A common complication of a rotablater is
A. Loss of diamond studs distally
B. distal embolization
C. entrapment of the burr in the guide catheter
D. fracture of the guidewire. Answer: B. distal embolization
◉ When evaluating a patient for mitral valve stenosis the gradient
can be measured by comparing which two waveforms
, A. LV and Ao
B. PA and PCWP
C. PCWP and LVEDP
D. LVEDP and RVEDP. Answer: C. PCWP and LVEDP
◉ If a patient has ST elevation in leads 1, AVL, V5, and V6; which
wall of the heart is affected
A. anterior
B. inferior
C. lateral
D. posterior. Answer: C. lateral
◉ Based on the following oxygen saturations, name the shunt and
the direction of the shunt
LV O2 sat 96%
LA O2 sat 95%
AO O2 sat 96%
SVC O2 sat 73%
RA O2 sat 73%
RV O2 sat 83%
