RCIS Exam Prep Question and Answers
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True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin. - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2.0-3.0
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin? - CORRECT ANSWER
INR 0.6-1.2
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered? - CORRECT ANSWER
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pros:
last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device (such as
biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to
help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.014-0.018 inch
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI? - CORRECT ANSWER-* 2-4 hours after
symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
What is the diameter of the standard J wire? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.035
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist? - CORRECT ANSWER-vitamin K
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be? - CORRECT ANSWER-Isolateral (same
side as LIMA) left arm
What is the usual time for restenosis to occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-within 6 months
What size is the red sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-*4F-red
What size is the grey sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-5F-grey
What size is the green sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-6F- green
What size is the orange sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-7F-orange
What size is the blue sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-8F-blue
What size is black sheath? - CORRECT ANSWER-9F-black
What is the name of the self expanding stent used in the carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and
femoral vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wall stent
Where can a wall stent be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and
femoral vessels
What is the loading dose of aspirin in a patient with ischemia/chest pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-162-325 mg
Should you increase or decrease burr speed when you increase from a 1.25-2.15 burr? - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease
Where does the apex point in a RAO view? - CORRECT ANSWER-* R [Show Less]