CCI RCIS Review Question And Answers

CCI RCIS Review Question And Answers 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? -Correct Answer-.035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? -Correct Answer-Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? -Correct Answer-To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ -Correct Answer-for removing clot from vein/artery 5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections -Correct Answer-stent, covered stent, angioplasty 6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else should you consider using? -Correct Answer-Temporary pacing, catheter with side holes, (larger bur or vasodilators) 8. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the procedure? -Correct Answer-patient identifiers, allergies, NPO status, advanced directives 9. Which of the following inotropic agents predominately stimulates beta 1 receptors? -Correct Answer-Dopamine 10. What is the desired hemodynamic effect of an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation? -Correct Answer-Increased coronary bloodflow 11. What view exposes an operator standing on the patient's right side to the highest dose of radiation? -Correct Answer-LAO Cranial 12. Which actions should be completed when prepping the patient for a transradial cardiac catheterization? -Correct Answer-Allan's test, pre-sedation, local anesthetic, ultrasound, draping