RCIS Study Questions with complete Solutions 100%Correct.
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? Ans- CO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume
... [Show More] related to? Ans- preload
Preload is most impacted by..... Ans- Increased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... Ans- Increased
afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... Ans- Radius of the vessel
The formula for BP is.... Ans- BP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral
insufficiency Ans- V wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology Ans- RV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the
physical assessment Ans- JVD
What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis Ans- Congenital
The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan
Ans- 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 ______ Ans- RA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in Ans- restrictive pericarditis
Signs of Right sided heart failure include Ans- 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% Ans- 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 Ans- Ostium Secundum
What is the Flamm's equation Ans- 3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4
The formula used to calculate MAP is Ans- 1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3
What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot Ans- Pulmonic stenosis,
over riding aorta, RVH, VSD
Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great
vessel arises Ans- Truncas Arteriosus
Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of Ans- Cardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for Ans- Radiation absorbed dose
What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images Ans- Image
intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually Ans- 5 REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead Ans- .5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source Ans- 6 feet
In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode Ans- Cathode:
positive
Anode: negative
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation Ans- Lateral
What converts x-rays into an image Ans- Image Intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is Ans- low osmolality
Radiolucent means Ans- X-rays are permitted to pass through
Radiopaque means Ans- X-rays are not permitted to pass through
ReoPro works on Ans- IIb/IIIa receptors
Heparin potentiates the action of Ans- Antithrombin
Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of Ans- Thrombin
There are _________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade Ans- 2
Aspirin inhibits the action of Ans- Arachidonic Acid
Which agent is not an antiplatelet Ans- Heparin
If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you give
Ans- fluids to hydrate
If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given Ans- Protamine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT Ans- Adenosine
True/False
If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized AnsTrue
Lidocaine converts from 2GM in 500cc to Ans- 4 mg in 1 cc
Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250cc yields a concetration of Ans- 400 mg in
250cc
The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is AnsVersed/Midazolam
The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is Ans- NTG
Amiodarone is used to treat Ans- Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer Ans- NTG
Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing _______ post contrast
administration Ans- Renal failure
Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal Ans- Mobitz 2
The Impella catheter most closely resembles Ans- Pigtail. [Show Less]