RCIS CCI EXAM 1, 2 AND 3| ACTUAL EXAM
TESTBANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following would allow the physician to obtain angiography of the coronary arteries
and the cardiac chambers?
A. Cardiac ultrasound
B. Chest X-ray
C. Electrocardiogram
D. Computed tomography scan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) allows visualization of the coronary
arteries and cardiac chambers through non-invasive imaging, providing detailed structural and
functional information without the need for contrast in many cases.
Which of the following could be considered a MAJOR complication of a cardiac cath?
A. Minor bleeding at the access site
B. Congestive heart failure and thrombosis
C. Transient nausea
D. Mild headache
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Congestive heart failure and thrombosis are major complications of cardiac
catheterization due to potential fluid overload, vessel injury, or embolic events during the
procedure.
In all but which of the following would the human immunodeficiency virus and hep B viruses be
found?
A. Blood
B. Semen
C. Bone
,D. Vaginal secretions
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: HIV and hepatitis B viruses are not typically found in bone; they are primarily
transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids.
Which of the following statements might NOT be considered correct regarding the maintenance
of the sterile field in the cardiac cath lab (CCL)?
A. Once a person has scrubbed they can touch any item sterile or not sterile
B. Sterile items must remain above waist level
C. The sterile field should be constantly monitored
D. Non-sterile personnel must maintain distance
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Once scrubbed, personnel must only touch sterile items; touching non-sterile items
breaks the sterile field and increases infection risk.
Which of the following sizes would typically be correct for a FOLEY catheter for an adult male
or female?
A. 8-10 Fr
B. 14-18 Fr
C. 20-24 Fr
D. 26-30 Fr
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 14-18 Fr is the standard size range for Foley catheters in adult males and females
for safe and effective urinary drainage.
The cardiac cath nurse would typically use which of the following sizes of FOLEY catheters for
an adult male pt?
A. 8-10 Fr
B. 14-18 Fr
C. 20-24 Fr
D. 26-30 Fr
Correct Answer: B
,Explanation: 14-18 Fr is the appropriate size for adult male patients during cardiac
catheterization to ensure proper drainage without trauma.
Of the following, which are typically mandatory for the staff members in the cardiac cath lab
(CCL) to be certified in?
A. ACLS and BLS
B. Only basic first aid
C. Only PALS
D. Only advanced trauma life support
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: ACLS and BLS certification are mandatory for CCL staff to manage cardiac
emergencies and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Of the following, which statement would be considered correct regarding the importance of the
IV access during a cardiac cath?
A. IV access is only for fluids
B. IV access could be used for the administration of emergency medications to help counteract
such conditions as vagal response
C. IV access is optional
D. IV access is only for contrast
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: IV access is critical for rapid administration of emergency medications, such as
atropine for vagal responses, during cardiac catheterization.
IV access can be used to hydrate the pt during the cath.
A. True – hydration helps prevent contrast-induced nephropathy
B. False – hydration is not needed
C. Only post-procedure
D. Only if dehydrated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: IV hydration during cardiac catheterization is essential to maintain renal perfusion
and reduce the risk of contrast-induced kidney injury.
, Which of the following would be considered a correct description for the term "sterilization"?
A. The complete destruction of all living organisms, including viruses and bacterial spores
B. Reduction of microbes
C. Cleaning only
D. Disinfection of surfaces
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms, including viruses
and bacterial spores, ensuring a sterile field in the CCL.
When assessing the pt prior to the procedure, which of the following would NOT be included?
A. Review of past bone fractures
B. Smoking history
C. Review of all major organ systems
D. Review of any drug use
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Review of past bone fractures is not routinely included in pre-procedure
assessment for cardiac catheterization; focus is on cardiac, renal, and allergic risks.
When assessing the pt prior to the procedure, which of the following would be included?
A. Smoking history, review of all major organ systems, review of any drug use
B. Only past surgical history
C. Only family history
D. Only dietary habits
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pre-procedure assessment must include smoking history, review of major organ
systems, and drug use to identify risks such as bleeding or contrast reactions.
Which of the following equipment components is typically found in a cardiac cath lab (CCL)?
A. Fluoro, lateral X-ray generator, pt table, crash cart
B. Only ultrasound machine
C. Only defibrillator
TESTBANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following would allow the physician to obtain angiography of the coronary arteries
and the cardiac chambers?
A. Cardiac ultrasound
B. Chest X-ray
C. Electrocardiogram
D. Computed tomography scan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) allows visualization of the coronary
arteries and cardiac chambers through non-invasive imaging, providing detailed structural and
functional information without the need for contrast in many cases.
Which of the following could be considered a MAJOR complication of a cardiac cath?
A. Minor bleeding at the access site
B. Congestive heart failure and thrombosis
C. Transient nausea
D. Mild headache
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Congestive heart failure and thrombosis are major complications of cardiac
catheterization due to potential fluid overload, vessel injury, or embolic events during the
procedure.
In all but which of the following would the human immunodeficiency virus and hep B viruses be
found?
A. Blood
B. Semen
C. Bone
,D. Vaginal secretions
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: HIV and hepatitis B viruses are not typically found in bone; they are primarily
transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids.
Which of the following statements might NOT be considered correct regarding the maintenance
of the sterile field in the cardiac cath lab (CCL)?
A. Once a person has scrubbed they can touch any item sterile or not sterile
B. Sterile items must remain above waist level
C. The sterile field should be constantly monitored
D. Non-sterile personnel must maintain distance
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Once scrubbed, personnel must only touch sterile items; touching non-sterile items
breaks the sterile field and increases infection risk.
Which of the following sizes would typically be correct for a FOLEY catheter for an adult male
or female?
A. 8-10 Fr
B. 14-18 Fr
C. 20-24 Fr
D. 26-30 Fr
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 14-18 Fr is the standard size range for Foley catheters in adult males and females
for safe and effective urinary drainage.
The cardiac cath nurse would typically use which of the following sizes of FOLEY catheters for
an adult male pt?
A. 8-10 Fr
B. 14-18 Fr
C. 20-24 Fr
D. 26-30 Fr
Correct Answer: B
,Explanation: 14-18 Fr is the appropriate size for adult male patients during cardiac
catheterization to ensure proper drainage without trauma.
Of the following, which are typically mandatory for the staff members in the cardiac cath lab
(CCL) to be certified in?
A. ACLS and BLS
B. Only basic first aid
C. Only PALS
D. Only advanced trauma life support
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: ACLS and BLS certification are mandatory for CCL staff to manage cardiac
emergencies and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Of the following, which statement would be considered correct regarding the importance of the
IV access during a cardiac cath?
A. IV access is only for fluids
B. IV access could be used for the administration of emergency medications to help counteract
such conditions as vagal response
C. IV access is optional
D. IV access is only for contrast
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: IV access is critical for rapid administration of emergency medications, such as
atropine for vagal responses, during cardiac catheterization.
IV access can be used to hydrate the pt during the cath.
A. True – hydration helps prevent contrast-induced nephropathy
B. False – hydration is not needed
C. Only post-procedure
D. Only if dehydrated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: IV hydration during cardiac catheterization is essential to maintain renal perfusion
and reduce the risk of contrast-induced kidney injury.
, Which of the following would be considered a correct description for the term "sterilization"?
A. The complete destruction of all living organisms, including viruses and bacterial spores
B. Reduction of microbes
C. Cleaning only
D. Disinfection of surfaces
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms, including viruses
and bacterial spores, ensuring a sterile field in the CCL.
When assessing the pt prior to the procedure, which of the following would NOT be included?
A. Review of past bone fractures
B. Smoking history
C. Review of all major organ systems
D. Review of any drug use
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Review of past bone fractures is not routinely included in pre-procedure
assessment for cardiac catheterization; focus is on cardiac, renal, and allergic risks.
When assessing the pt prior to the procedure, which of the following would be included?
A. Smoking history, review of all major organ systems, review of any drug use
B. Only past surgical history
C. Only family history
D. Only dietary habits
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pre-procedure assessment must include smoking history, review of major organ
systems, and drug use to identify risks such as bleeding or contrast reactions.
Which of the following equipment components is typically found in a cardiac cath lab (CCL)?
A. Fluoro, lateral X-ray generator, pt table, crash cart
B. Only ultrasound machine
C. Only defibrillator
