What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?
A. CO = PA -1SVC
B. CO = AO x PA
C. CO = HR x SV - ANSWER C. CO = HR x SV
Stroke Volume is?
A. Related to preload
B. Related to afterload
C. The same as ejection fraction - ANSWER A. Related to preload
Preload is most impacted by?
A. Mean arterial pressure
B. Increased filling volumes
C. Ejection fraction - ANSWER B. Increased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate?
A. Increased afterload
B. Decreased afterload
C. Decreased preload - ANSWER A. Increased afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by?
A. Blood viscosity
B. BMI
C. Length of the vessel
D. Radius of the vessel - ANSWER D. Radius of the vessel
The formula for BP is?
A. BP = SV x SVR
B. BP = CO x SVR
C. BP = HR x SVR - ANSWER B. BP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral
Insufficiency?
A. A wave
B. C wave
C. P wave
D. V wave - ANSWER D. V wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology?
A. LV infarct
B. Aortic stenosis
C. RV infarct
D. Mitral Regurgitation - ANSWER C. RV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the
physical assessment?
,A. Decreased exercise tolerance
B. Decreased 02 Sat
C. Increased 02 Sat
D. JVD - ANSWER D. JVD
What is the most common cause of pulmonic stenosis?
A. Aging
B. Congenital
C. Cardiomyopathy
D. Mitral regurgitation - ANSWER B. Congenital
The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan?
A. 15 cm
B. 30 cm
C. 45 cm
D. 5 cm - ANSWER B. 30 cm
When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline
into the_________ and the temperature change is measured in the ______?
A. LA, AO
B. RV, PCWP
C. RA, PA
D. RA, LA - ANSWER C. RA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in?
A. Tamponade
B. Restrictive Pericarditis
C. Acute MI
D. LV MI - ANSWER B. Restrictive Pericarditis
Signs of right sided heart failure includes?
A. Decreased 02 sat
B. SOB
C. JVD
D. Pulmonary embolism - ANSWER C. JVD
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%
A. R to L ASD
B. L to R ASD
C. L to R VSD
D. It is all normal, there is no shunt - ANSWER B. L to R ASD
,The type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of the
fossa ovalis) is called?
A. Ostium Primum
B. Sinus Venosus
C. Ostium Secundum - ANSWER C. Ostium Secundum
What is the Flamm's equation?
A. 3(svc)+1(ivc)/4
B. 6(svc)+2(ivc)/2
C. 3(PA)+2(AO)/4 - ANSWER A. 3(SVC)+1(IVC)/4
All of the following apply to Dopamine EXCEPT:
A. In low doses, it increases renal perfusion
B. In low doses, it increases urine output
C. In low doses it decreases urine output
D. Increases heart rate
E. Increases blood pressure
F. Causes AV block - ANSWER C. In low doses it decreases urine output.
F. Causes AV block
Of the following, pick the correct statements?
A. The reversal agent for versed is Romazicon
B. The reversal agent for opioids is Naloxone
C. Adenosine causes maximum hyperemia
D. Adenosine is used to treat both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
E. Beta blockers effectively increase heart rate. - ANSWER A. The reversal agent for
Versed is Romazicon
B. The reversal agent for opioids is Naloxone
C. Adenosine causes maximum hyperemia
Of the following, pick the correct statements pertaining to peripheral procedures
A. The preferred wire for peripheral procedures is an .018
B. The preferred intervention for a cold limb is a thrombectomy device or infusion
catheter
C. The preferred balloon is a coronary non compliant balloon
D. The medication post peripheral procedure may include brilinta, plavix, effient
and/or aspirin. - ANSWER A. The preferred wire for peripheral procedures is an .018
B. The preferred intervention for a cold limb is a thrombectomy device or infusion
catheter
D. The medication post peripheral procedure may include brilinta, plavix, effient
and/or aspirin
Pulses Paradoxus is a sign of
A. Constrictive Pericarditis
B. Cardiomyopathy
C. Cardiac Tamponade
D. COPD - ANSWER C. Cardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for?
A. Radiation absorbed dose
, B. Radiation attenuated date
C. Radiation attributable distance - ANSWER A. Radiation absorbed dose
Which component of the x-ray system converts light rays into images?
A. Image intensifier
B. X-ray tube
C. Photon tube
D. Anode - ANSWER A. Image intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually?
A. 5 RAD
B. 5 Currie
C. 0.5 REM
D. 5 REM - ANSWER D. 5 REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead?
A. 1.0
B. 0.25
C. 0.5 - ANSWER C. 0.5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from x-ray source?
A. 3 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 15 feet - ANSWER B. 6 feet
Pick all of the following that apply to a radial procedure
A. Spasm at the access site can be managed with a calcium channel blocker or
nitroglycerine
B. The sheath should be smaller than the radial artery diameter
C. Post procedure pressure should be non-occlusive
D. Heparin should be given at 50-70 units/kg
E. Post procedure occlusive pressure should be given directly on the access site -
ANSWER A. Spasm at the access site can be managed with a calcium channel
blocker or nitroglycerin
B. The sheath should be smaller than the radial artery diameter
C. Post procedure pressure should be non-occlusive
D. Heparin should be given at 50-70 units/kg
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation?
A. AP
B. LAO Cranial
C. Lateral
D. RAO with cranial 30 - ANSWER C. Lateral
What converts x-rays into an image?
A. Filament
B. Image intensifier
C. C-ray tube
D. Kvp - ANSWER B. Image intensifier
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