1 / RCIS CCI Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1.The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be
ANS The femoral artery
2.Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the following interventions would be considered correct
ANS A venous sheath can be introduced into the groin for access if needed
The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure
3.It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a prior to the procedure beginning. This is used to help maintain hydration and to administer emergency medications if it becomes necessary 2 / ANS Workable IV access site
4.Of the following, which of the 3 broad categories would be considered correct for the person that is responsible for the preparation of the room prior to the arrival of the pt
ANS Circulator
5.Which of the following would be considered the most common size intro- ducer sheath used for a cardiac cath
ANS 11 cm
6.All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might require consultation of a vascular surgeon
ANS A small hematoma at the access site
7.Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of a vascular surgeon 3 / ANS An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
8.A can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg
ANS large hematoma
9.Once the sterile table has been set up in the cath lab suite, how long can it be left alone before it is considered contaminated
ANS 0 minutes
10.The would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the arrteriotomy
ANS StarClose
11.What does the StarClose consist of 4 / ANS A dilator
A J-tip guide wire An exchange sheath
12.Which of the following might be considered other potential complications following a cardiac cath
ANS Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm Retroperitoneal bleed
(Verified Answers)
1.The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be
ANS The femoral artery
2.Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the following interventions would be considered correct
ANS A venous sheath can be introduced into the groin for access if needed
The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure
3.It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a prior to the procedure beginning. This is used to help maintain hydration and to administer emergency medications if it becomes necessary 2 / ANS Workable IV access site
4.Of the following, which of the 3 broad categories would be considered correct for the person that is responsible for the preparation of the room prior to the arrival of the pt
ANS Circulator
5.Which of the following would be considered the most common size intro- ducer sheath used for a cardiac cath
ANS 11 cm
6.All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might require consultation of a vascular surgeon
ANS A small hematoma at the access site
7.Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of a vascular surgeon 3 / ANS An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
8.A can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg
ANS large hematoma
9.Once the sterile table has been set up in the cath lab suite, how long can it be left alone before it is considered contaminated
ANS 0 minutes
10.The would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the arrteriotomy
ANS StarClose
11.What does the StarClose consist of 4 / ANS A dilator
A J-tip guide wire An exchange sheath
12.Which of the following might be considered other potential complications following a cardiac cath
ANS Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm Retroperitoneal bleed
