3/28/26, 8:21 AM RCIS Exam
RCIS Exam Prep Questions 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM /JUST RELEASED!!
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure?
5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
2.0-3.0
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
INR 0.6-1.2
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the
tissues. Can be delivered by either IV or IC
1/30
,3/28/26, 8:21 AM RCIS Exam
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve?
Pros: last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device
(such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they
placed?
uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the
heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers?
0.014-0.018 inch
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI?
2-4 hours after symptom onset normal in 24-36 hours
What is the diameter of the standard J wire?
0.035
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist?
vitamin K
2/30
, 3/28/26, 8:21 AM RCIS Exam
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be?
Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
What is the usual time for restenosis to occur?
within 6 months
What size is the red sheath?
*4F-red
What size is the grey sheath?
5F-grey
3/30
RCIS Exam Prep Questions 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM /JUST RELEASED!!
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin.
Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure?
5 REM
What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin?
2.0-3.0
What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin?
INR 0.6-1.2
When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered?
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the
tissues. Can be delivered by either IV or IC
1/30
,3/28/26, 8:21 AM RCIS Exam
What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve?
Pros: last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing device
(such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they
placed?
uses 2-3 leads
placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV
A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the
heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers?
0.014-0.018 inch
When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI?
2-4 hours after symptom onset normal in 24-36 hours
What is the diameter of the standard J wire?
0.035
What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist?
vitamin K
2/30
, 3/28/26, 8:21 AM RCIS Exam
When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be?
Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
What is the usual time for restenosis to occur?
within 6 months
What size is the red sheath?
*4F-red
What size is the grey sheath?
5F-grey
3/30
