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RCIS Practice TestWhat is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - ANSCO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume related to? - ANSpreload
Preload is most impacted by..... - ANSIncreased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... - ANSIncreased afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... - ANSRadius of the vessel
The formula for BP is.... - ANSBP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency -
ANSV wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology - ANSRV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical
assessment - ANSJVD
What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis - ANSCongenital
The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan - ANS30 cm
When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the
_____ and the temperature change is measured in the ______ - ANSRA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in - ANSrestrictive pericarditis
Signs of Right sided heart failure include - ANSJVD
Based on these oxygen saturations, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat= 67% IVC sat=
71% RA sat= 85% RV sat= 85% PA sat= 85% LA sat= 98% LV sat= 98% AO sat= 98% - ANSL
to R ASD
What type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa
ovalis) is called - ANSOstium Secundum
What is the Flamm's equation - ANS3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4
,The formula used to calculate MAP is - ANS1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3
What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot - ANSPulmonic stenosis, over
riding aorta, RVH, VSD
Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel
arises - ANSTruncas Arteriosus
Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of - ANSCardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for - ANSRadiation absorbed dose
What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images - ANSImage intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually - ANS5 REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead - ANS.5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source - ANS6 feet
In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode - ANSCathode: positive
Anode: negative
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation - ANSLateral
What converts x-rays into an image - ANSImage Intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is - ANSlow osmolality
Radiolucent means - ANSX-rays are permitted to pass through
Radiopaque means - ANSX-rays are not permitted to pass through
ReoPro works on - ANSIIb/IIIa receptors
Heparin potentiates the action of - ANSAntithrombin
Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of - ANSThrombin
There are _________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade - ANS2
Aspirin inhibits the action of - ANSArachidonic Acid
Which agent is not an antiplatelet - ANSHeparin
, If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you give -
ANSfluids to hydrate
If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given - ANSProtamine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT - ANSAdenosine
True/False
If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized - ANSTrue
Lidocaine converts from 2GM in 500cc to - ANS4 mg in 1 cc
Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250cc yields a concetration of - ANS400 mg in 250cc
The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is - ANSVersed/Midazolam
The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is - ANSNTG
Amiodarone is used to treat - ANSAtrial and ventricular arrhythmias
What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer - ANSNTG
Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing _______ post contrast administration -
ANSRenal failure
Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal - ANSMobitz 2
The Impella catheter most closely resembles - ANSPigtail
When performing an LV angiogram with the LV injector, what is the purpose of setting a "rate of
rise" - ANSIt makes for a smoother injection, less catheter whip, limits ectopy
An EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. What type of infarct would you
suspect - ANSinferior wall
An EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads V5, V6, Lead 1, and AVL. Which coronary artery is
most likely occluded - ANSCx
How do you test the defibrillator - ANSdischarge into the defibrillator (dummy load)
What happens if you deliver a shock to a patient on the T Wave - ANSYou could put them into
Vfib
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