CCI RCIS Real Exam Questions 2026 |
Complete Prep | A+ Version
1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach,
which is the best wire choice? Answer: .035 x 260
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to
changes in pressure? Answer: Compliance
3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational
atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? Answer: To remove
calcific atherosclerotic plaque
4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ Answer: for removing
clot from vein/artery
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections Answer:
stent, covered stent, angioplasty
6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else
should you consider using? Answer: Temporary pacing, catheter with
side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators)
, 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the
procedure? Answer: patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced
directives
9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates
beta 1 receptors? Answer: Dopamine
10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? Answer: Increased coronary bloodflow
11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to
the highest dose of radiation? Answer: LAO Cranial
12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a
transradial cardiac catheterization? Answer: Allan's test, pre-sedation,
local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping
13. Cardiac index is calculated by dividing cardiac output in liters per
minute by the patient's Answer: BSA
14. The patient has a pulse but is in respiratory arrest. You must give 1
breath every Answer: 5-6 seconds.
15. Why is rapid ventricular pacing used for an aortic balloon
valvuloplasty procedure? Answer: To slow how much blood is going
through aorta
Complete Prep | A+ Version
1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach,
which is the best wire choice? Answer: .035 x 260
2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to
changes in pressure? Answer: Compliance
3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational
atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? Answer: To remove
calcific atherosclerotic plaque
4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ Answer: for removing
clot from vein/artery
5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections Answer:
stent, covered stent, angioplasty
6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else
should you consider using? Answer: Temporary pacing, catheter with
side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators)
, 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the
procedure? Answer: patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced
directives
9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates
beta 1 receptors? Answer: Dopamine
10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation? Answer: Increased coronary bloodflow
11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to
the highest dose of radiation? Answer: LAO Cranial
12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a
transradial cardiac catheterization? Answer: Allan's test, pre-sedation,
local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping
13. Cardiac index is calculated by dividing cardiac output in liters per
minute by the patient's Answer: BSA
14. The patient has a pulse but is in respiratory arrest. You must give 1
breath every Answer: 5-6 seconds.
15. Why is rapid ventricular pacing used for an aortic balloon
valvuloplasty procedure? Answer: To slow how much blood is going
through aorta
