RCIS EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin. - Answer-Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? - Answer-5 REM What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin? - Answer-2.0-3.0 What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin? - Answer-INR 0.6-1.2 When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered? - Answer-Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues. Can be delivered by either IV or IC What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve? - Answer-Pros: last longer Cons: Prone to thrombus formation Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed? - Answer-uses 2-3 leads placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern. What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers? - Answer-0.014-0.018 inch When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI? - Answer-* 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours What is the diameter of the standard J wire? - Answer-0.035 What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist? - Answer-vitamin K When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be? - Answer-Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm What is the usual time for restenosis to occur? - Answer-within 6 months What size is the red sheath? - Answer-*4F-red What size is the grey sheath? - Answer-5F-grey What size is the green sheath? - Answer-6F- green What size is the orange sheath? - Answer-7F-orange