RCIS CCI EXAM COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ 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.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ 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.
