GLOWACKI & SOMMERS RCIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.

GLOWACKI & SOMMERS RCIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS. What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral Insufficiency? A. A wave B. C wave C. P wave D. V wave --CORRECT ANSWER--D. V wave An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology? A. LV infarct B. Aortic stenosis C. RV infarct D. Mitral Regurgitation --CORRECT ANSWER--C. RV infarct If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment? A. Decreased exercise tolerance B. Decreased 02 Sat C. Increased 02 Sat D. JVD --CORRECT ANSWER--D. JVD Page 2 of 192 What is the most common cause of pulmonic stenosis? A. Aging B. Congenital C. Cardiomyopathy D. Mitral regurgitation --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Congenital When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the_________ and the temperature change is measured in the ______? A. LA, AO B. RV, PCWP C. RA, PA D. RA, LA --CORRECT ANSWER--C. RA, PA What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? A. CO = PA -1SVC B. CO = AO x PA C. CO = HR x SV --CORRECT ANSWER--C. CO = HR x SV Stroke Volume is? A. Related to preload B. Related to afterload C. The same as ejection fraction --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Related to preload Page 3 of 192 Preload is most impacted by? A. Mean arterial pressure B. Increased filling volumes C. Ejection fraction --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Increased filling volumes The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan? A. 15 cm B. 30 cm C. 45 cm D. 5 cm --CORRECT ANSWER--B. 30 cm A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate? A. Increased afterload B. Decreased afterload C. Decreased preload --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by? A. Blood viscosity B. BMI C. Length of the vessel D. Radius of the vessel --CORRECT ANSWER--D. Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is? Page 4 of 192 A. BP = SV x SVR B. BP = CO x SVR C. BP = HR x SVR --CORRECT ANSWER--B. BP = CO x SVR 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% A. R to L ASD B. L to R ASD C. L to R VSD D. It is all normal, there is no shunt --CORRECT ANSWER--B. 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? A. Ostium Primum B. Sinus Venosus C. Ostium Secundum --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Ostium Secundum Page 5 of 192 What is the Flamm's equation? A. 3(svc)+1(ivc)/4 B. 6(svc)+2(ivc)/2 C. 3(PA)+2(AO)/4 --CORRECT ANSWER--A. 3(SVC)+1(IVC)/4 All of the following apply to Dopamine EXCEPT: A. In low doses, it increases renal perfusion B. In low doses, it increases urine output C. In low doses it decreases urine output D. Increases heart rate E. Increases blood pressure F. Causes AV block --CORRECT ANSWER--C. In low doses it decreases urine output. F. Causes AV block Of the following, pick the correct statements? A. The reversal agent for versed is Romazicon B. The reversal agent for opioids is Naloxone C. Adenosine causes maximum hyperemia D. Adenosine is used to treat both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias E. Beta blockers effectively increase heart rate. --CORRECT ANSWER--A. The reversal agent for Versed is Romazicon B. The reversal agent for opioids is Naloxone C. Adenosine causes maximum hyperemia Page 6 of 192 Of the following, pick the correct statements pertaining to peripheral procedures A. The preferred wire for peripheral procedures is an .018 B. The preferred intervention for a cold limb is a thrombectomy device or infusion catheter C. The preferred balloon is a coronary non compliant balloon D. The medication post peripheral procedure may include brilinta, plavix, effient and/or aspirin. --CORRECT ANSWER--A. The preferred wire for peripheral procedures is an .018 B. The preferred intervention for a cold limb is a thrombectomy device or infusion catheter D. The medication post peripheral procedure may include brilinta, plavix, effient and/or aspirin Pulses Paradoxus is a sign of A. Constrictive Pericarditis B. Cardiomyopathy C. Cardiac Tamponade D. COPD --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Cardiac Tamponade What does RAD stand for? A. Radiation absorbed dose B. Radiation attenuated date C. Radiation attributable distance --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Radiation absorbed dose Which component of the x-ray system converts light rays into images? A. Image intensifier B. X-ray tube Page 7 of 192 C. Photon tube D. Anode --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Image intensifier What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually? A. 5 RAD B. 5 Currie C. 0.5 REM D. 5 REM --CORRECT ANSWER--D. 5 REM Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in? A. Tamponade B. Restrictive Pericarditis C. Acute MI D. LV MI --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Restrictive Pericarditis Signs of right sided heart failure includes? A. Decreased 02 sat B. SOB C. JVD D. Pulmonary embolism --CORRECT ANSWER--C. JVD Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead? A. 1.0 B. 0.25 Page 8 of 192 C. 0.5 --CORRECT ANSWER--C. 0.5 What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from x-ray source? A. 3 feet B. 6 feet C. 10 feet D. 15 feet --CORRECT ANSWER--B. 6 feet Pick all of the following that apply to a radial procedure A. Spasm at the access site can be managed with a calcium channel blocker or nitroglycerine B. The sheath should be smaller than the radial artery diameter C. Post procedure pressure should be non-occlusive D. Heparin should be given at 50-70 units/kg E. Post procedure occlusive pressure should be given directly on the access site --CORRECT ANSWER--A. Spasm at the access site can be managed with a calcium channel blocker or nitroglycerin B. The sheath should be