RCIS Exam Prep Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin. - ️️ Yes, 5000IU to
avoid thrombi going to the brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? - ️️ 5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/co...
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What is the name of the self expanding stent used in the carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and
femoral vessels? - ✔️✔️Wall stent
Where can a wall stent be used? - ✔️✔️carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels
What is the loading dose of aspirin in a patient with ischemia/chest pain? - ✔️✔️162-325
mg
Should you increase or decrease burr speed when you increase from a 1.25-2.15 burr?
- ✔️✔️decrease
Where does the apex point in a RAO view? - ✔️✔️* RAO=apex points to the right
Where does the apex point in a LAO view? - ✔️✔️*LAO= apex points to the left
What medication do you give when doing FFR? How does it measure? - ✔️✔️adenosine
Measure by hyperemic effect (max dilation of vessels)
What medication should you give before using IVUS to avoid spasm? - ✔️✔️Always give
200 nitro before using IVUS to avoid spasm.
What is the proper placement of an IABP? - ✔️✔️1-2cm distal to left subclavian and
promixal to the renals.
Where do we stick for neck access for right heart? - ✔️✔️Right internal jugular vein
What is the average Adult Hematocrit in %? - ✔️✔️Men 45%
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