RCIS CCI Test #2 Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be - Correct
answer-The femoral artery
Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the
following interventions would be considered correct - Correct answer-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
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 - Correct answer-Workable IV
access site
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,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 - Correct answer-Circulator
Which of the following would be considered the most common size introducer
sheath used for a cardiac cath - Correct answer-11 cm
All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might require
consultation of a vascular surgeon - Correct answer-A small hematoma at the
access site
Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of a
vascular surgeon - Correct answer-An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
A _____ can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg - Correct
answer-large hematoma
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,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 - Correct answer-0 minutes
The ____ would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the arrteriotomy
- Correct answer-StarClose
What does the StarClose consist of - Correct answer-A dilator
A J-tip guide wire
An exchange sheath
Which of the following might be considered other potential complications
following a cardiac cath - Correct answer-Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm
Retroperitoneal bleed
Dehydation
Anxiety
Aortic dissection
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, Contrast reaction
Heart block
Hematoma
Hypotension
Loss of distal pulse
Renal failure
Tamponade
Vasovagal reaction
SVT
Hemorrhage
Following the completion of a cardiac cath procedure, the pt experiences Vfib .
Which of the following would be considered appropriate interventions - Correct
answer-Start CPR
Check the pt
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and Answers
The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be - Correct
answer-The femoral artery
Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the
following interventions would be considered correct - Correct answer-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
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 - Correct answer-Workable IV
access site
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,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 - Correct answer-Circulator
Which of the following would be considered the most common size introducer
sheath used for a cardiac cath - Correct answer-11 cm
All but which of the following complications during a cardiac cath might require
consultation of a vascular surgeon - Correct answer-A small hematoma at the
access site
Which complications during a cardiac cath might require a consultation of a
vascular surgeon - Correct answer-An enlarged hematoma at the access site
A large dissection
A thrombotic occlusion
A _____ can cause neuromuscular compromise of the affected leg - Correct
answer-large hematoma
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,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 - Correct answer-0 minutes
The ____ would be an extravascular clip that can be used to close the arrteriotomy
- Correct answer-StarClose
What does the StarClose consist of - Correct answer-A dilator
A J-tip guide wire
An exchange sheath
Which of the following might be considered other potential complications
following a cardiac cath - Correct answer-Embolus
Pseudoaneurysm
Retroperitoneal bleed
Dehydation
Anxiety
Aortic dissection
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, Contrast reaction
Heart block
Hematoma
Hypotension
Loss of distal pulse
Renal failure
Tamponade
Vasovagal reaction
SVT
Hemorrhage
Following the completion of a cardiac cath procedure, the pt experiences Vfib .
Which of the following would be considered appropriate interventions - Correct
answer-Start CPR
Check the pt
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