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RCIS PRACTICE EXAM 2024
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RCIS PRACTICE EXAM 2024 Thrombus formationWhat is a complication associated with mechanical cardiac valves?
Perforation
What is the most common complication while performing an endomyocardial biopsy?
IVUS
What imaging modality is used to confirm proper stent opposition?
ASA, morphine, nitro, O2
Immediate ED general treatment should include (MI) :
Hypotension, tachycardia, lower back pain, a falling hematocrit
What initial signs of a retroperitoneal bleed May a patient exhibit?
Nausea, bradycardia, hypotension
Which of the listed signs and symptoms may indicate a vasovagal response?
Stent, Angioplasty, Covered Stent
Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections?
Stiffer wire, guide with side holes, Temporary pacing wire
When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using?
Transcutaneous
Which of the following pacing methods requires the use of external pacing pads?
Midazolam (Versed)
Which of the following is the most commonly used drug for sedation during cardiac Cath?
Angioseal
Which vascular closure device has a suture that is self-tightening?
Inferior LV wall
Which of the following segments of the left ventricle would most likely be affected by a significant stenosis of the RCA? image intensifier (II)
The device that converts X-rays into visible light is the:
LAO Cranial
________ exposes the operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation.
In the antecubital area on the inner side of the arm
The cephalic vein is located:
Orbital and directional
Which atherectomy catheters shave and sand away plaque?
Anterior/Posterior
Prior to deploying a vascular closure device in the femoral artery, which angiographic view should be used to visualize the femoral artery bifurcation?
Large a wave in the LA
Which of the following hemodynamic abnormalities would be observed with mitral stenosis?
acute MR (e.g., ruptured chordae tendineae)
Large V-waves in the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) waveform traditionally indicate:
severe mitral regurgitation (MR)
V-waves greater than twice the mean pulmonary capillary wedge pressures are suggestive of:
Arch of aorta, internal carotid, external carotid
Where are baroreceptors located?
True
True/False- A wire is needed for both placement and removal of the Impella?
Angled Pigtail
________catheter is the "Gold Standard" for a LHC.
near medial malleolus
The posterior tibial pulse is located:
On the anterior foot The dorsal is pedal pulse is located:
Proximal vein graft
A washer that is visualized on fluoroscopy is placed to mark the:
IV- Severe limitation of activity; symptomatic at rest
What is the NYHA classification of a patient on a ventricular assist device?
PT/PTT
What is an alternative to monitor heparin therapy if ACT is not available?
150-250
What is the ACT needed for Impella placement?
Atrial thrombus
Prior to mitral valvuloplasty a TEE is needed because of what absolute contraindication?
Pulsus alternans
regular rhythm combined with alternating strong and weak arterial pulse; usually indicative of left-sided heart failure
Proximal to the lesion
When using the Rotablator where should the burr start rotating?
Decreased O2
The drive to breath in a person with COPD is?
2.8 mm
RCA vessel diameter:
3.4 mm
Circumflex (CX) vessel diameter:
4.5 mm
Left Main (LM) vessel diameter:
Adenosine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT?
Antithrombin
Heparin potentiates the action of:
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