Registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS ) Tests Bundle Set

Treatment of pseudoaneuryms Correct Answer-Cover stent, US probe compression of the neck, US guided THROMBIN injection, open surgical ligation Treatment for vasovagal reaction Correct Answer-Atropine Rotational atherectomy burr speed Correct Answer-160,000 rpms Regurgitant Fraction Formula ...

True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin. Correct Answer-Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? Correct Answer-5 REM What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin? Correct Answer-2.0-3.0 Wh...

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? A. CO= PA-1 SVC B. CO= AO x PA C. CO= HR x SV Correct Answer-C. CO= HR x SV Stroke volume is... A. Related to preload B. Related to afterload C. The same as ejection fraction Correct Answer-A. Related to preload Preload is most impa...

which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing pads Correct Answer-transcutaneous when transfering a patient to the recovery area or back to their room, what should be the actions of the person who achieved hemostasis of the procedure site Correct Answer-go with the pat...

Creatinine Correct Answer->1.5 mg/dL Kidney function A chemical waste molecule from muscle metabolism. Produced from creatine the energy in muscles and filtered by kidneys. High levels warn kidney failure BUN Correct Answer-7-22 mg/dL Blood, Urea, Nitrates Kidney function >30 = CHF, sh...

1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? Correct Answer-.035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? Correct Answer-Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason fo...

The antagonists for morphine, demerol, or fentanyl would be considered? -Correct Answer-naloxone (narcan) Which of the following descriptions would best describe cardiac catheterization? -Correct Answer-the insertion and passage of a small plastic cath into one of the arteries to the heart The...

Cardiac output formula Correct Answer-HR x SV = CO (L/min) Stroke Volume formula Correct Answer-EDV- ESV = SV (mL/min) Cardiac Index formula Correct Answer-CO/BSA = CI (L/min/m2) Fick CO formula Correct Answer-VO2/(CaO2-CvO2) x10 = Fick CO (L/min) VO2 formula Correct Answer-125 x BSA = V...

A patient which is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization procedure has renal insufficiency. How long prior to the procedure should they hold their metformin? Correct Answer-48 hrs ____ can have a potential to cause lactic acidosis and should be held for 48 hrs if the pt has renal insufficiency ...

What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? Correct Answer-Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia Name some antiplatelet medications? Correct Answer-ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro Remember: Heparin is NOT an ...

In the cath lab, what medications when combined with routine nitroglycerine can lead to severe hypotension? a. NPH insulin b. ARBs (losartan, candesartan) c. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levitra) Correct Answer-d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levit...