CCI Certification Exam Practice Questions with Detailed Answers and Rationales 2026

CCI Certification Exam
Practice Questions
with Detailed Answers
and Rationales 2026

,Which valves separate the areas of greatest pressure differences (and lowest) - correct answer Mitral valve
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The LAD lies in the _______ interventricular sulcus? - correct answer Anterior
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From the left parasternal window which of the following are you most likely to get accurate velocity
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During which phase do the Coto Aries fill? - correct answer Easily diastole
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From the apical 4ch view how do you rotate the transducer to obtain the apical LAX? - correct answer
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Which valve sits at the opening of the coronary sinus? - correct answer Thebesian
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Which has the fastest intrinsic rate? - correct answer SA node
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With a velocity of .5 m/sec what is the gradient? - correct answer 1 mm Hg
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How do you eliminate aliasing on PW spectral Doppler? - correct answer Switch to CW Doppler
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What does VTI x CSA equal? - correct answer Doppler stroke volume
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Inhalation of amyl nitrite causes: - correct answer Decreased afterload
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Know isovolumetric timing with the ECH - correct answer After R wave= isovolumic contraction
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After T wave= isovolumic relaxation
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On the wingers diagram when is the mitral valve open? - correct answer 4-1
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, When is the LV and LA volumes highest? - correct answer LV- end diastole
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What are the normal pressure in the pulmonary artery - correct answer 25/10
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Where is the O2 saturation the lowest? - correct answer coronary sinus
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O2 saturation in the pulmonary veins - correct answer 95%
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O2 saturation in pulmonary arteries - correct answer 75%
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Best cath technique for LV function? - correct answer LV angiogram
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Left atrial pressure matches the pressure of what other area? - correct answer PCW
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What is PCW? - correct answer Left atrial pressure
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To determine AS where are the catheters placed? - correct answer 1. one in the LV and one in the Ao
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2. or one in the LV and "pulled back" across the AoV or one catheter with two seperate sensors
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Apical swirling of the echo contrast for LVO is caused by: - correct answer High MI
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Sonographers should do peer to peer reviews how often for quality/ technical review? - correct answer 2
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Whose responsibility is it to obtain the informed consent prior to a TEE? - correct answer Physician
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A secondary finding in aortic stenosis is? - correct answer Left ventricular hypertrophy
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