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CCI RCIS Review – Questions/Answers
CCI RCIS Review – Questions/Answers
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CCI RCIS Review – Questions/Answers1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which
is the best wire choice? Correct Ans - .035 x 260
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes
in pressure? Correct Ans - Compliance
3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy
as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? Correct Ans - To remove calcific
atherosclerotic plaque
4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ Correct Ans - for
removing clot from vein/artery
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections Correct Ans -
stent, covered stent, angioplasty
6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should
you consider using? Correct Ans - Temporary pacing, catheter with
side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators)
8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the
procedure? Correct Ans - patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status,
advanced directives
9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1
receptors? Correct Ans - Dopamine
10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? Correct Ans - Increased coronary bloodflow
11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the
highest dose of radiation? Correct Ans - LAO Cranial
12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a
transradial cardiac catheterization? Correct Ans - Allan's test, pre-
sedation, local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping
, 13. Cardiac index is calculated by dividing cardiac output in liters per minute
by the patient's Correct Ans - BSA
14. The patient has a pulse but is in respiratory arrest. You must give 1 breath
every Correct Ans - 5-6 seconds.
15. Why is rapid ventricular pacing used for an aortic balloon valvuloplasty
procedure? Correct Ans - To slow how much blood is going through
aorta
16. Immediate ED general treatment should include Correct Ans -
MONA
17. The term "standard precautions" refers to Correct Ans - use of PPE
and hand hygiene
18. Which atherectomy catheters shave and sand away plaque? Correct
Ans - orbital, directional
19. What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? Correct Ans -
Extraction
20. One advantage of using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device is that
they Correct Ans - provide perfusion regardless of patient's intrinsic
rate
21. Given the following hemodynamic data for a patient at rest, what is the
mean arterial pressure? Systolic pressure 140mmhg, Diastolic pressure
80mmhg Correct Ans - (80 x 2) + (140 x 1) / 3 = 100mmHg
22. A "Waterhammer Pulse" is caused what valvular disease? Correct Ans
- Aortic Regurgitation
23. When transferring a patient to the recovery area or back to their room,
what should be the action for the person who achieved hemostasis of the
procedure site? Correct Ans - To ensure hemostasis has been
maintained after transfer
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