Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Practice Questions And Answers With Verified Study Solutions Rated A+

What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral Insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-V wave An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology? - CORRECT ANSWER-RV infarct If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-JVD What is the most common cause of Pulmonic Stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWERCongenital The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-RA, PA Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Restrictive Pericarditis Signs of right sided heart failure include _______________ - CORRECT ANSWERJVD Based on these oxygen saturations, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat = 67% IVC sat = 71% RA sat = 85% PA sat = 85% LA sat = 98% LV sat = 98% RV sat = 85% AO sat = 98% - CORRECT ANSWER-L to R ASD The type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa ovalis) is called _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Ostium Secundum What is the Flamm's equation? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 (SVC) + 1 (IVC) / 4The formula used to calculate MAP is ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic) / 3 What are the four anomalies associated with Tetrology of Fallot? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulmonic Stenosis, Overriding Aorta, RVH, VSD Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel arises ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Truncus Arteriosus Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac Tamponade What does RAD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Radiation Absorbed Dose Which component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images? - CORRECT ANSWER-Image Intensifier What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 R.E.M. Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5 What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 Feet What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - CORRECT ANSWER-CO = HR x SV Stroke Volume is ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Related to preload Preload is most impacted by ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-BP = CO x SVR In an X-ray tube the _______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Cathode is negative and the Anode is positiveWhich view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral What converts X-rays into an image? - CORRECT ANSWER-Image Intensifier The contrast that is best for a patient is _________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Low osmolality Radiolucent means __________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-X-rays are permitted to pass through Radiopaque means __________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-X-rays are not permitted to pass through ReoPro works on ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-IIb/IIIa receptors Heparin potentiates the action of _________________ - CORRECT ANSWERAntithrombin Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Thrombin There are ______________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Aspirin inhibits the action of ___________________ - CORRECT ANSWERArachinodic Acid Which agent is not an antiplatelet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heparin If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you give? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluids to hydrate If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protamine Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Adenosine If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER-True Lidocaine converts from 2 GM in 500 cc to _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-4 mg in 1 ccDopamine concentration 1600 mcg/mL in 250 cc yields a concentration of _________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-400 mg in 250 cc The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is _________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Versed (Midazolam) The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER-NTG Amiodarone is used to treat ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Atrial and ventricular arrythmias What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer? - CORRECT ANSWER-NTG