CCI RCIS Review EXAM WITH 100% COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? Increased coronary bloodflow 11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation? LAO Cranial