RCIS EXAM
What is the formula for Calculating car-
CO= HR x SV
diac output?
Stroke volume is ________ Related to preload
Preload is most impacted by: Increased filling volumes
A Patient which chronic untreated hyper-
Increase afterload
tension would demonstrate:
Vascular resistance / pressure is most
Radius of the vessel
influenced by:
The formula for BP is: BP= CO x SVR
What component of Pulmonary Capillary
Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insuffi- V wave
ciency?
An elevated RVEPD is found in which
RV infarct
pathology?
IF the RA waveform is 2x the normal
value, where would this be demonstrated JVD
in the physical assessment ?
What is the most common cause of Pul-
Congenital
monic stenosis?
The blue proximal port of the swan is
located how far from the distal tip of the 30 cm
swan?
When performing a thermodilution car-
diac output, the operator injects 10 cc of RA
slain into the _____ and the temperature PA
change is measured in the ______
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are
restrictive pericarditis
found in
Signs of right heart failure includes: JVD
Based on these oxygen saturations,
what type of shunt is present?
SVC sat= 67%
IVC sat= 71%
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RA sat = 85%
RV sat= 85%
PA sat= 85%
L to R ASD
LA sat= 98%
LV sat= 98%
AO sat= 98%
The type of ASD, Located in the middle
1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site Ostium Secundum
of the fossa ovalis) is called
What is the Flamm's equation? 3(SVC) + IVC / 4
All of the following apply to Dopamine
Except:
A. In low doses, it increase renal perfu-
sion
B. In low doses, it increases urine output C and F
C. In low doses it decreases urine output
D. Increase heart rate
E. Increase blood pressure
F. Causes AV block
Of the following, pick the correct state-
ments:
A. The reversal agent for Versed is Ro-
mazicon
B. The reversal agent for opioids is
Naloxone
A, B and C
C. Adenosine causes maximum hyper-
media
D. Adenosine is used to treat both atrial
and ventricular arrhythmias
E. Beta blockers effectively increase
heart rate
Of the following, pick the correct state-
ments pertaining to peripheral proce-
dures?
A. The preferred wire for peripheral pro-
cedures is an .018
B. The preferred intervention for a cold
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limb is a thrombectomy device or infu-
sions catheter
C. The preferred balloon is a coronary
non compliant balloon A, B and D
D. The medication post peripheral proce-
dure may include Brilinta, Plavix, Effient
and/or Aspirin
Pulses Paradoxus is a sign of Cardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for? radiation absorbed dose
Which component of the X-ray system
Image intensifier
converts lights rays into images?
What is the maximum annual dose of
5 REM
radiation one can receive annually?
Lead protection should be at least how
.5
many millimeters of lead
What is the minimum safe distance to
6 feet
position oneself from the X-ray source?
Pick all of the following that apply to a
radial procedure:
A. Spasm at the access site can be man-
aged with a calcium channel blocker or
Nitroglycerine
B. The Sheath should be smaller than the
radial artery diameter
A,B,C and D
C.Post procedure pressure should be
non-occlusive
D. Heparin should be given at 50-70
units/kg
E. Post Procedure occlusive pressure
should be given directly on the access
site
Which view exposes the operator to the
Lateral
greatest amount of radiation?
What converts x-rays into an image ? image intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is: Low osmolality
What is the formula for Calculating car-
CO= HR x SV
diac output?
Stroke volume is ________ Related to preload
Preload is most impacted by: Increased filling volumes
A Patient which chronic untreated hyper-
Increase afterload
tension would demonstrate:
Vascular resistance / pressure is most
Radius of the vessel
influenced by:
The formula for BP is: BP= CO x SVR
What component of Pulmonary Capillary
Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insuffi- V wave
ciency?
An elevated RVEPD is found in which
RV infarct
pathology?
IF the RA waveform is 2x the normal
value, where would this be demonstrated JVD
in the physical assessment ?
What is the most common cause of Pul-
Congenital
monic stenosis?
The blue proximal port of the swan is
located how far from the distal tip of the 30 cm
swan?
When performing a thermodilution car-
diac output, the operator injects 10 cc of RA
slain into the _____ and the temperature PA
change is measured in the ______
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are
restrictive pericarditis
found in
Signs of right heart failure includes: JVD
Based on these oxygen saturations,
what type of shunt is present?
SVC sat= 67%
IVC sat= 71%
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RA sat = 85%
RV sat= 85%
PA sat= 85%
L to R ASD
LA sat= 98%
LV sat= 98%
AO sat= 98%
The type of ASD, Located in the middle
1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site Ostium Secundum
of the fossa ovalis) is called
What is the Flamm's equation? 3(SVC) + IVC / 4
All of the following apply to Dopamine
Except:
A. In low doses, it increase renal perfu-
sion
B. In low doses, it increases urine output C and F
C. In low doses it decreases urine output
D. Increase heart rate
E. Increase blood pressure
F. Causes AV block
Of the following, pick the correct state-
ments:
A. The reversal agent for Versed is Ro-
mazicon
B. The reversal agent for opioids is
Naloxone
A, B and C
C. Adenosine causes maximum hyper-
media
D. Adenosine is used to treat both atrial
and ventricular arrhythmias
E. Beta blockers effectively increase
heart rate
Of the following, pick the correct state-
ments pertaining to peripheral proce-
dures?
A. The preferred wire for peripheral pro-
cedures is an .018
B. The preferred intervention for a cold
, RCIS EXAM
limb is a thrombectomy device or infu-
sions catheter
C. The preferred balloon is a coronary
non compliant balloon A, B and D
D. The medication post peripheral proce-
dure may include Brilinta, Plavix, Effient
and/or Aspirin
Pulses Paradoxus is a sign of Cardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for? radiation absorbed dose
Which component of the X-ray system
Image intensifier
converts lights rays into images?
What is the maximum annual dose of
5 REM
radiation one can receive annually?
Lead protection should be at least how
.5
many millimeters of lead
What is the minimum safe distance to
6 feet
position oneself from the X-ray source?
Pick all of the following that apply to a
radial procedure:
A. Spasm at the access site can be man-
aged with a calcium channel blocker or
Nitroglycerine
B. The Sheath should be smaller than the
radial artery diameter
A,B,C and D
C.Post procedure pressure should be
non-occlusive
D. Heparin should be given at 50-70
units/kg
E. Post Procedure occlusive pressure
should be given directly on the access
site
Which view exposes the operator to the
Lateral
greatest amount of radiation?
What converts x-rays into an image ? image intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is: Low osmolality
