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RCIS PREVIOUS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What is the optimum type of stent for a convoluted vessel? - ANSWER: openstent.
What is the function of scaffolding? - ANSWER In comparison to balloon
angioplasty, this procedure completely prevents acute or subacute recoil of the
stented coronary artery. Furthermore, they reduce the incidence and severity of
late lumen loss and restenosis of the treated segment.
What happens while using a high-stick femoral approach? - ANSWER A
retroperitoneal bleed
Where is the best place for transvenous pacing? - ANSWER: RV Apex
NAVL from medial to lateral: ANSWER LVAN
Why is LV pressure impacted by PVW pressure? - ANSWER PCWP is useful
for diagnosing the severity of left ventricular failure and quantifying the degree
of mitral valve stenosis.
Aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation, as well as mitral regurgitation, all
increase LAP. When these pressures exceed 20 mmHg, pulmonary oedema is
likely to develop.
What are the typical indicators of RV failure? - ANSWER signs and symptoms
of chest discomfort, breathing difficulties, palpitations, and body swelling.
What is the most prevalent cause of RV failure? - ANSWER: LV Failure
What type of pressure reading would a high pressure transducer produce? -
Answer: low pressure value.
, What type of pressure reading would a low pressure transducer produce? -
ANSWER: High Pressure
The maximum dose of radiation in one year> - ANSWER
What are the parameters for choosing a catheter? - ANSWER curvability IS
NOT one.
What type of catheter should I use for dilated AO? - ANSWER SIZE UP...?
Why do we aspirate the radial sheath? - Answer to prevent clots.
Probe placement for pfo closure? - Answer: septal (long axis) and aortic (short
axis).
Identify three factors we would observe to determine our location for a
pericardiocentesis.
Kousmal's sign - respond to the counterintuitive increase in JVP that occurs
after inspiration.
Where can I get access via the cephalic vein? - ANSWER
What four factors should you consider when using radial access?
What is angiojet used for? - ANSWER used to break up a blood clot that is
partially or completely blocking blood flow in an artery. AngioJet
Thrombectomy is frequently done prior to Angioplasty, with or without stent
implantation.
What are the generic names for Benadryl, Valium, Versed, Fentanyl, and
Ativan? - ANSWER Benadryl - dimethylethanamine
Valium - diazepam
Ativan - Lorazepam
If L femoral access is not available, what alternative options are there? Choose
from four options: L/R radial, R femoral, Ulnar, or Brachial.
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