Practice Exam for RCSU CCI Questions and Answers Complete 2024/2025

Practice Exam for RCSU CCI Questions and Answers Complete 2024/2025 Which of the following blood gas changes would be expected in a patient that is hyperventilating? increased pH and CO2 decreases pH and CO2 increased pH and decreased CO2 decreased pH and increased CO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-increased pH and decreased CO2 hyperventilating = increased rate of CO2 removed from blood = respiratory alkalosis decrease CO2 means pH goes up What is an absolute contraindication for intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? Name others (4) AS MS AR MR - CORRECT ANSWER-AR (other absolute contraindications - dissecting aortic aneurysm, large arteriovenous shunt, severe coagulopathy) Pseudoaneurysms are treated with ultrasound guided injection of platelet collagen fibrinogin thrombin - CORRECT ANSWER-thrombin What disease state is MOST COMMONLY associated with a reduced upstroke velocity in arterial pressure tracing? HOCM AS coronary artery obstruction significant AR - CORRECT ANSWER-HOCM What would cause a depigmented scar post radial procedure? manual compression arterial spasm while removing the sheath closure device too loose for a long period of time overly tightened closure device for a long period of time - CORRECT ANSWER-overly tightened closure device for a long period of time (prolonged compression at higher pressure by the TR band can lead to pressure necrosis) After obtaining radial artery hemostasis, the arterial flow should be monitored every ______ minutes for the first hour. 10 15 20 30 - CORRECT ANSWER-15 What procedure would be utilized to treat a build up of fluid around the heart? TAVR pericardiocentesis pleural extravasation tamponade tap - CORRECT ANSWER-pericardiocentesis Which artery is typically the FIRST branch of the RCA? conus right ventricular sinus node artery posterior interventricular artery - CORRECT ANSWER-conus What equipment is used in peripheral interventions to cross a lesion? choose two items balloon guidewire torque device diagnostic catheter atherectomy device - CORRECT ANSWER-guidewire torque device What procedural steps are completed IMMEDIATELY prior to deployment of a transcatheter aortic valve? choose three steps hold respirations aortic root angiography perform left ventriculogram rapidly pace the right atrium rapidly pace the right ventricle - CORRECT ANSWER-hold respirations aortic root angiography rapidly pace the right ventricle The _____ is the anatomical landmark used for right ventricular biopsy when gaining access from the neck jugular fossa anterior triangle Einthoven's triangle supraclavicular fossa - CORRECT ANSWER-anterior triangle When is the most appropriate time to perform a pre-procedural time out? in the pre-op room in the patient's room at the check-in desk in the procedure room - CORRECT