Jr4 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

JR4 - correct answerWhat catheter could be used as an alternative to an IMA for a LIMA angiography? Aspiration - correct answerWhat type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? - correct answerWhat is an accurate interpretation of the EKG? 90 - correct answerDoor to balloon time for STEMIs should occur within ____________ minutes. Orbital and directional - correct answerWhich atherectomy catheter shave in the debulk plaque? Compliance - correct answerWhat best describes a balloon...

Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Questions with Certified Answers What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? Use as a small amount of contrast as possible Pre-procedure fluid hydration 3 mL/kg How does h...

RCIS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT What is the normal range of potassium in the blood? 3.5-5.0 Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Ticlid, Plavix If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? -as small amount of contrast as possible -post procedure fluid hydration 3 ml/kg How does heparin prevent clot formation? - prevents conversion of prothrombin to thrombin -combines with antithrombin to make it more effective What is the action of reopro? Inhibits IIB/III...

JR4 - Answer- What catheter could be used as an alternative to an IMA for a LIMA angiography? Aspiration - Answer- What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? - Answer- What is an accurate interpretation of the EKG? 90 - Answer- Door to balloon time for STEMIs should occur within ____________ minutes. Orbital and directional - Answer- Which atherectomy catheter shave in the debulk plaque? Compliance - Answer- What best describes a balloons ability to yield to changes in pre...

CCI RCIS Review Questions and Answers Graded A 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ for removing clot from vein/arte...

Cardiac Cath Lab RN A - Prophecy/Relias Questions and Answers 100% Pass As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? I got this WRONG ***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection, and humoral shield -Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection - Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask - Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask Why is scatter radiation a safety concern? I got WRONG ****WRONG*** It causes leakage ...

RCIS study set which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing pads -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 - go with the patient and physically show the receiving nurse the site to discuss hemo details what is an advantage to using a filter versus a balloon occlusion distal protection device - allows distal perfusion in an AP proj...

The antagonists for morphine, demerol, or fentanyl would be considered? - Answer- naloxone (narcan) Which of the following descriptions would best describe cardiac catheterization? - Answer- the insertion and passage of a small plastic cath into one of the arteries to the heart The CCL (cardiac catheterization laboratory) staff needs to be certified in which of the following? - Answer- ACLS PALS BLS Of the following, which would be considered a relative contradiction for a patient to ...

JR4 What catheter could be used as an alternative to an IMA for a LIMA angiography? Aspiration What type of catheter is used for a thrombectomy? ... What is an accurate interpretation of the EKG? 90 Door to balloon time for STEMIs should occur within ____________ minutes. Orbital and directional Which atherectomy catheter shave in the debulk plaque? Compliance What best describes a balloons ability to yield to changes in pressure? ... What conditi...

1. Bradycardia, Temp Pacer. - AnswerThe use of ANGIOJET for a thrombectomy in the CX can cause __________ and ___________ would be required. 1. Bradycardia, Temp Pacer. 2. Hypotension, Dopamine. 3. SVT, Adenosine. 4. SVT, Cardioversion. 2. OTW. - AnswerAll of the following dilation balloon catheter descriptions are synonymous, EXCEPT: 1. Monorail. 2. OTW. 3. Single operator. 4. RX. - Normal LCA: JL3.5/4. - Dilated root: JL5/6. - Superior origin: AL3. - Short LM: JL4 short ti...