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1. About how long does a coronary angiography last?: 30 to 60 minutes.
A coronary angiography is used to check the blood flow from the arteries into the
heart. A contrast material is inserted through at catheter and the patient is then
x-rayed to check how well the contrast material is flowing. The doctor can then check
for any blockages. The procedure will last only about 30 to 60 minutes.
2. The catheter is first inserted into for a pulmonary angiogram?: Vein
3. Which of the following is not a type of pacemaker?
a. Triple atrium pacemaker
b. Single pacemaker
c. Dual pacemaker
d. Biventricular pacemaker.: Triple atrium pacemaker
4. Which of the following is the total volume for carotid angiography in the
Arch?
a. 30-50ml
b. 11-12ml
c. 4-6ml
d. 8-9ml: 30-50ml
5. An EKG is performed for which of the following reasons?
a. Determine unexplained chest pain
b. Determine the reason for headache
c. Determine changes in mood
d. Determine stomach pain: a. Determine unexplained chest pain
,6. Odansetron (Zofran) is a medication used to treat or prevent nausea and
vomiting. What is the proper IV dose of this medicine for the average adult
patient?: 4mg, repeat x 1 if necessary
7. Regarding the coagulation profile, what is the normal time range for bleed-
ing time?: 2-9 minutes
8. Normal time range for Prothrombin time in adult: 10 - 13 seconds
9. Normal time range for Partial thromboplastin time in adult: 22 - 35 seconds.
10. Normal time range for Thrombin time in adult: 18 - 25 seconds
11. Which of the following is done by sending an electric shock to the heart
using electrodes?
a. Angioplasty
b. Cardioversion
c. Shunt detection
d. Ventricular volume measurement: Cardioversion
12. Which of the following is the typical field size (cm) for the Anteroposterior
calf vessels view of a lower limb angiogram?
,a. 50
b. 30
c. 20
d. 40: d. 40.
For the Anteroposterior calf vessels view of a lower limb angiogram, the typical
parameters are:
Contrast volume (mL): 10 - 20
Injection rate (mL/s): 5
Frame rate (frames per second): 1
Field size (cm): 40
Inject delay (s): 0
X-ray delay (s): Increase as necessary
13. Which size guide wire is typically used with balloons for peripheral inter-
ventions?
a. 0.035 inch
b. 0.018 inch
c. 0.021 inch
d. 0.001 inch: a. . 035 inch
The small guide wires are typically. 018 inch. They may be as small as .014 inch.
The larger guide wires used with balloons are .035 inch.
14. Why would a right ventriculogram be performed?: To determine if there is
and why there is an abnormal blood flow on the right side of the heart
A right heart ventriculography evaluates images of both the right atrium and right
ventricle. It is performed to determine if there is and why there is an abnormal blood
flow on the right side of the heart. Abnormal results include: weakened pumping
functions, abnormal pressures, abnormalities in the right side of the heart valves,
abnormalities in the right atrium, and abnormal connections between both sides of
the heart. Risks include: cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, embolism, heart
attack, infection, hemorrhage, kidney damage, stroke, and low blood pressure. This
procedure can also be done with coronary angiograms.
15. To prepare for a ventriculography, patients should be instructed to do
what?: Not to eat or drink 6 to 8 hours before the procedure
A ventriculography is used to take images of the chambers of the heart. During the
procedure contrast dye is injected into the chambers of the heart. The contrast dye
is able to show if there are any problems with the shape and size of the heart. To
have good images of the heart chambers patients should not eat or drink 6 to 8
hours before the procedure.
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What type of medication is this?
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a. Benzodiazepine
b. Benzodiazepine antagonist M
c. Antiemetic
d. Opioid.: c. Antiemetic. M M
Drugs used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics.
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Odansetron (Zofran) and Promethazine are examples of antiemetics.
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17. What type of arrhythmia is caused by a disorganized and erratic firing
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of impulses from the heart's ventricles
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a. Sinus node dysfunction M M
b. Atrial flutter M
c. Ventricular tachycardia M
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several different types. Some types include: premature ventricular contractions,
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premature atrial contractions, atrial flutter, ventricular fibrillation, sinus node dys-
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function, ventricular tachycardia, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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18. The most inner part of the guidewire is called the what?
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b. The distal tip M M
c. The pit M
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A guidewire is made of three essential parts: the core, the distal tip and the
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19. A single-chamber pacemaker can have a lead in the lower chamber of
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the heart, also known as what?: The ventricle
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20. In a stent, there is a scaffold provided by
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b. Catheter
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Stents provide a scaffold to support the vessel walls. This is made of wire mesh. I
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keeps the lumen open and helps prevent plaque from building up.
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WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || RATIONALE|| VERIFIED
100% FOR PASS!!
1. About how long does a coronary angiography last?: 30 to 60 minutes.
A coronary angiography is used to check the blood flow from the arteries into the
heart. A contrast material is inserted through at catheter and the patient is then
x-rayed to check how well the contrast material is flowing. The doctor can then check
for any blockages. The procedure will last only about 30 to 60 minutes.
2. The catheter is first inserted into for a pulmonary angiogram?: Vein
3. Which of the following is not a type of pacemaker?
a. Triple atrium pacemaker
b. Single pacemaker
c. Dual pacemaker
d. Biventricular pacemaker.: Triple atrium pacemaker
4. Which of the following is the total volume for carotid angiography in the
Arch?
a. 30-50ml
b. 11-12ml
c. 4-6ml
d. 8-9ml: 30-50ml
5. An EKG is performed for which of the following reasons?
a. Determine unexplained chest pain
b. Determine the reason for headache
c. Determine changes in mood
d. Determine stomach pain: a. Determine unexplained chest pain
,6. Odansetron (Zofran) is a medication used to treat or prevent nausea and
vomiting. What is the proper IV dose of this medicine for the average adult
patient?: 4mg, repeat x 1 if necessary
7. Regarding the coagulation profile, what is the normal time range for bleed-
ing time?: 2-9 minutes
8. Normal time range for Prothrombin time in adult: 10 - 13 seconds
9. Normal time range for Partial thromboplastin time in adult: 22 - 35 seconds.
10. Normal time range for Thrombin time in adult: 18 - 25 seconds
11. Which of the following is done by sending an electric shock to the heart
using electrodes?
a. Angioplasty
b. Cardioversion
c. Shunt detection
d. Ventricular volume measurement: Cardioversion
12. Which of the following is the typical field size (cm) for the Anteroposterior
calf vessels view of a lower limb angiogram?
,a. 50
b. 30
c. 20
d. 40: d. 40.
For the Anteroposterior calf vessels view of a lower limb angiogram, the typical
parameters are:
Contrast volume (mL): 10 - 20
Injection rate (mL/s): 5
Frame rate (frames per second): 1
Field size (cm): 40
Inject delay (s): 0
X-ray delay (s): Increase as necessary
13. Which size guide wire is typically used with balloons for peripheral inter-
ventions?
a. 0.035 inch
b. 0.018 inch
c. 0.021 inch
d. 0.001 inch: a. . 035 inch
The small guide wires are typically. 018 inch. They may be as small as .014 inch.
The larger guide wires used with balloons are .035 inch.
14. Why would a right ventriculogram be performed?: To determine if there is
and why there is an abnormal blood flow on the right side of the heart
A right heart ventriculography evaluates images of both the right atrium and right
ventricle. It is performed to determine if there is and why there is an abnormal blood
flow on the right side of the heart. Abnormal results include: weakened pumping
functions, abnormal pressures, abnormalities in the right side of the heart valves,
abnormalities in the right atrium, and abnormal connections between both sides of
the heart. Risks include: cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, embolism, heart
attack, infection, hemorrhage, kidney damage, stroke, and low blood pressure. This
procedure can also be done with coronary angiograms.
15. To prepare for a ventriculography, patients should be instructed to do
what?: Not to eat or drink 6 to 8 hours before the procedure
A ventriculography is used to take images of the chambers of the heart. During the
procedure contrast dye is injected into the chambers of the heart. The contrast dye
is able to show if there are any problems with the shape and size of the heart. To
have good images of the heart chambers patients should not eat or drink 6 to 8
hours before the procedure.
, 16. Odansetron is a medication used to reduce nausea and vomiting. M M M M M M M M M
What type of medication is this?
M M M M M M
a. Benzodiazepine
b. Benzodiazepine antagonist M
c. Antiemetic
d. Opioid.: c. Antiemetic. M M
Drugs used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics.
M M M M M M M M M M M
Odansetron (Zofran) and Promethazine are examples of antiemetics.
M M M M M M M M
17. What type of arrhythmia is caused by a disorganized and erratic firing
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of impulses from the heart's ventricles
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a. Sinus node dysfunction M M
b. Atrial flutter M
c. Ventricular tachycardia M
d. Ventricular fibrillation.: d. Ventricular fibrillation M M M M
Arrhythmia is also known as dysrhythmia. It is an irregular heartbeat. There are
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several different types. Some types include: premature ventricular contractions,
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premature atrial contractions, atrial flutter, ventricular fibrillation, sinus node dys-
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function, ventricular tachycardia, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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18. The most inner part of the guidewire is called the what?
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a. The central wire M M
b. The distal tip M M
c. The pit M
d. The core.: d. The core. M M M M
A guidewire is made of three essential parts: the core, the distal tip and the
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outer covering. The most inner part of the guidewire is known as the core and
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extends through the shaft of the entire wire. It is the stiffest part of the wire,
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creating a sense of stability, allowing it to be steered and 'guided'.
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19. A single-chamber pacemaker can have a lead in the lower chamber of
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the heart, also known as what?: The ventricle
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20. In a stent, there is a scaffold provided by
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a. Lumen
b. Catheter
c. Wire mesh M
d. None of the above.: c. Wire meshM M M M M M
Stents provide a scaffold to support the vessel walls. This is made of wire mesh. I
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keeps the lumen open and helps prevent plaque from building up.
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