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ARRT CI Exam Study Guide withExamination 179Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2024/2025)
About how long does a coronary angiography last? - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 to
60 minutes.
A coronary angiography is used to check the blood flow from the arteries into the
heart. A contrast material is inserted through at catheter and the patient is then x-
rayed to check how well the contrast material is flowing. The doctor can then check
for any blockages. The procedure will last only about 30 to 60 minutes.
The catheter is first inserted into ______ for a pulmonary angiogram? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Vein
Which of the following is not a type of pacemaker?
a. Triple atrium pacemaker
b. Single pacemaker
c. Dual pacemaker
d. Biventricular pacemaker. - CORRECT ANSWERS Triple atrium pacemaker
Which of the following is the total volume for carotid angiography in the Arch?
a. 30-50ml
b. 11-12ml
c. 4-6ml
d. 8-9ml - CORRECT ANSWERS 30-50ml
An EKG is performed for which of the following reasons?
a. Determine unexplained chest pain
b. Determine the reason for headache
c. Determine changes in mood
d. Determine stomach pain - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Determine unexplained
chest pain
ARRT CI Exam Study Guide with Examination 179Questions and Answers
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,ARRT CI Exam Study Guide with
Examination 179Questions and Answers
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Odansetron (Zofran) is a medication used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting.
What is the proper IV dose of this medicine for the average adult patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 4mg, repeat x 1 if necessary
Regarding the coagulation profile, what is the normal time range for bleeding time?
- CORRECT ANSWERS 2-9 minutes
Normal time range for Prothrombin time in adult - CORRECT ANSWERS 10 - 13
seconds
Normal time range for Partial thromboplastin time in adult - CORRECT ANSWERS
22 - 35 seconds.
Normal time range for Thrombin time in adult - CORRECT ANSWERS 18 - 25
seconds
Which of the following is done by sending an electric shock to the heart using
electrodes?
a. Angioplasty
b. Cardioversion
c. Shunt detection
d. Ventricular volume measurement - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardioversion
Which of the following is the typical field size (cm) for the Anteroposterior calf
vessels view of a lower limb angiogram?
a. 50
b. 30
c. 20
ARRT CI Exam Study Guide with Examination 179Questions and Answers
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,ARRT CI Exam Study Guide with
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d. 40 - CORRECT ANSWERS d. 40.
For the Anteroposterior calf vessels view of a lower limb angiogram, the typical
parameters are:
Contrast volume (mL): 10 - 20
Injection rate (mL/s): 5
Frame rate (frames per second): 1
Field size (cm): 40
Inject delay (s): 0
X-ray delay (s): Increase as necessary
Which size guide wire is typically used with balloons for peripheral interventions?
a. 0.035 inch
b. 0.018 inch
c. 0.021 inch
d. 0.001 inch - CORRECT ANSWERS a. . 035 inch
The small guide wires are typically. 018 inch. They may be as small as .014 inch.
The larger guide wires used with balloons are .035 inch.
Why would a right ventriculogram be performed? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
determine if there is and why there is an abnormal blood flow on the right side of
the heart
A right heart ventriculography evaluates images of both the right atrium and right
ventricle. It is performed to determine if there is and why there is an abnormal
blood flow on the right side of the heart. Abnormal results include: weakened
pumping functions, abnormal pressures, abnormalities in the right side of the heart
valves, abnormalities in the right atrium, and abnormal connections between both
sides of the heart. Risks include: cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade,
embolism, heart attack, infection, hemorrhage, kidney damage, stroke, and low
blood pressure. This procedure can also be done with coronary angiograms.
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To prepare for a ventriculography, patients should be instructed to do what? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Not to eat or drink 6 to 8 hours before the procedure
A ventriculography is used to take images of the chambers of the heart. During the
procedure contrast dye is injected into the chambers of the heart. The contrast dye
is able to show if there are any problems with the shape and size of the heart. To
have good images of the heart chambers patients should not eat or drink 6 to 8
hours before the procedure.
Odansetron is a medication used to reduce nausea and vomiting. What type of
medication is this?
a. Benzodiazepine
b. Benzodiazepine antagonist
c. Antiemetic
d. Opioid. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Antiemetic.
Drugs used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics.
Odansetron (Zofran) and Promethazine are examples of antiemetics.
What type of arrhythmia is caused by a disorganized and erratic firing of impulses
from the heart's ventricles
a. Sinus node dysfunction
b. Atrial flutter
c. Ventricular tachycardia
d. Ventricular fibrillation. - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Ventricular fibrillation
Arrhythmia is also known as dysrhythmia. It is an irregular heartbeat. There are
several different types. Some types include: premature ventricular contractions,
premature atrial contractions, atrial flutter, ventricular fibrillation, sinus node
dysfunction, ventricular tachycardia, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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