What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CORRECT ANSWERS: CO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume related to? CORRECT ANSWERS: preload
Preload is most impacted by..... CORRECT ANSWERS: Increased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... CO...
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What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CORRECT ANSWERS: CO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume related to? CORRECT ANSWERS: preload
Preload is most impacted by..... CORRECT ANSWERS: Increased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... CORRECT ANSWERS: Increased afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... CORRECT ANSWERS: Radius of the vessel
The formula for BP is.... CORRECT ANSWERS: BP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency CORRECT ANSWERS: V wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology CORRECT ANSWERS: RV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment CORRECT ANSWERS: JVD
What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis CORRECT ANSWERS: Congenital
The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan CORRECT
ANSWERS: 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 ______ CORRECT ANSWERS: RA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in CORRECT ANSWERS: restrictive pericarditis
Signs of Right sided heart failure include CORRECT ANSWERS: 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% CORRECT ANSWERS: L to R ASD
What type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa ovalis) is called CORRECT ANSWERS: Ostium Secundum What is the Flamm's equation CORRECT ANSWERS: 3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4
The formula used to calculate MAP is CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3
What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot CORRECT ANSWERS: Pulmonic stenosis, over riding aorta, RVH, VSD
Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel arises CORRECT ANSWERS: Truncas Arteriosus
Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of CORRECT ANSWERS: Cardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for CORRECT ANSWERS: Radiation absorbed dose
What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images CORRECT ANSWERS: Image intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead CORRECT ANSWERS: .5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source CORRECT ANSWERS: 6 feet
In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode CORRECT ANSWERS: Cathode: positive
Anode: negative
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation CORRECT ANSWERS: Lateral
What converts x-rays into an image CORRECT ANSWERS: Image Intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is CORRECT ANSWERS: low osmolality
Radiolucent means CORRECT ANSWERS: X-rays are permitted to pass through
Radiopaque means CORRECT ANSWERS: X-rays are not permitted to pass through
ReoPro works on CORRECT ANSWERS: IIb/IIIa receptors
Heparin potentiates the action of CORRECT ANSWERS: Antithrombin
Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of CORRECT ANSWERS: Thrombin There are _________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade CORRECT ANSWERS: 2
Aspirin inhibits the action of CORRECT ANSWERS: Arachidonic Acid
Which agent is not an antiplatelet CORRECT ANSWERS: Heparin
If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you give CORRECT ANSWERS: fluids to hydrate
If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given CORRECT ANSWERS: Protamine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT CORRECT ANSWERS: Adenosine
True/False
If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized CORRECT ANSWERS: True
Lidocaine converts from 2GM in 500cc to CORRECT ANSWERS: 4 mg in 1 cc
Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250cc yields a concetration of CORRECT ANSWERS: 400 mg in 250cc
The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is CORRECT ANSWERS: Versed/Midazolam
The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is CORRECT ANSWERS: NTG
Amiodarone is used to treat CORRECT ANSWERS: Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer CORRECT ANSWERS: NTG
Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing _______ post contrast administration CORRECT ANSWERS: Renal failure
Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal CORRECT ANSWERS: Mobitz 2
The Impella catheter most closely resembles CORRECT ANSWERS: Pigtail
When performing an LV angiogram with the LV injector, what is the purpose of setting a "rate of rise" CORRECT ANSWERS: It makes for a smoother injection, less catheter whip, limits ectopy
An EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. What type of infarct would you suspect CORRECT ANSWERS: inferior wall
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