RCIS/ CCI RCIS Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates
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Grade A
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - ANSWERCO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume related to? - ANSWERpreload
Preload is most impacted by..... - ANSWERIncreased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... -
ANSWERIncreased afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... - ANSWERRadius of the vessel
The formula for BP is.... - ANSWERBP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral
insufficiency - ANSWERV wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology - ANSWERRV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the
physical assessment - ANSWERJVD
What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis - ANSWERCongenital
The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan
- ANSWER30 cm
When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of
saline into the _____ and the temperature change is measured in the ______ -
ANSWERRA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in - ANSWERrestrictive pericarditis
Signs of Right sided heart failure include - ANSWERJVD
Based on these oxygen saturations, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat= 67% IVC
sat= 71% RA sat= 85% RV sat= 85% PA sat= 85% LA sat= 98% LV sat= 98% AO sat=
98% - ANSWERL to R ASD
,What type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of
the fossa ovalis) is called - ANSWEROstium Secundum
What is the Flamm's equation - ANSWER3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4
The formula used to calculate MAP is - ANSWER1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3
What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot - ANSWERPulmonic
stenosis, over riding aorta, RVH, VSD
Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great
vessel arises - ANSWERTruncas Arteriosus
Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of - ANSWERCardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for - ANSWERRadiation absorbed dose
What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images -
ANSWERImage intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually - ANSWER5
REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead - ANSWER.5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source -
ANSWER6 feet
In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode -
ANSWERCathode: positive
Anode: negative
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation -
ANSWERLateral
What converts x-rays into an image - ANSWERImage Intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is - ANSWERlow osmolality
Radiolucent means - ANSWERX-rays are permitted to pass through
Radiopaque means - ANSWERX-rays are not permitted to pass through
ReoPro works on - ANSWERIIb/IIIa receptors
Heparin potentiates the action of - ANSWERAntithrombin
, Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of - ANSWERThrombin
There are _________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade - ANSWER2
Aspirin inhibits the action of - ANSWERArachidonic Acid
Which agent is not an antiplatelet - ANSWERHeparin
If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you
give - ANSWERfluids to hydrate
If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given -
ANSWERProtamine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT -
ANSWERAdenosine
True/False
If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized -
ANSWERTrue
Lidocaine converts from 2GM in 500cc to - ANSWER4 mg in 1 cc
Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250cc yields a concetration of -
ANSWER400 mg in 250cc
The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is -
ANSWERVersed/Midazolam
The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is - ANSWERNTG
Amiodarone is used to treat - ANSWERAtrial and ventricular arrhythmias
What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer - ANSWERNTG
Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing _______ post contrast
administration - ANSWERRenal failure
Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal - ANSWERMobitz 2
The Impella catheter most closely resembles - ANSWERPigtail
When performing an LV angiogram with the LV injector, what is the purpose of
setting a "rate of rise" - ANSWERIt makes for a smoother injection, less catheter
whip, limits ectopy
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - ANSWERCO= HR x SV
What is stroke volume related to? - ANSWERpreload
Preload is most impacted by..... - ANSWERIncreased filling volumes
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... -
ANSWERIncreased afterload
Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... - ANSWERRadius of the vessel
The formula for BP is.... - ANSWERBP = CO x SVR
What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral
insufficiency - ANSWERV wave
An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology - ANSWERRV infarct
If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the
physical assessment - ANSWERJVD
What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis - ANSWERCongenital
The Blue proximal part of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan
- ANSWER30 cm
When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of
saline into the _____ and the temperature change is measured in the ______ -
ANSWERRA, PA
Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in - ANSWERrestrictive pericarditis
Signs of Right sided heart failure include - ANSWERJVD
Based on these oxygen saturations, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat= 67% IVC
sat= 71% RA sat= 85% RV sat= 85% PA sat= 85% LA sat= 98% LV sat= 98% AO sat=
98% - ANSWERL to R ASD
,What type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the atrial septum (the former site of
the fossa ovalis) is called - ANSWEROstium Secundum
What is the Flamm's equation - ANSWER3(SVC) + 1(IVC)/4
The formula used to calculate MAP is - ANSWER1 (systolic) + 2 (diastolic)/3
What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot - ANSWERPulmonic
stenosis, over riding aorta, RVH, VSD
Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great
vessel arises - ANSWERTruncas Arteriosus
Pulsus Paradoxus is a sign of - ANSWERCardiac Tamponade
What does RAD stand for - ANSWERRadiation absorbed dose
What component of the X-ray system converts light rays into images -
ANSWERImage intensifier
What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually - ANSWER5
REM
Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead - ANSWER.5
What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-ray source -
ANSWER6 feet
In an X-ray tube what is the charge on the cathode and the anode -
ANSWERCathode: positive
Anode: negative
Which view exposes the operator to the greatest amount of radiation -
ANSWERLateral
What converts x-rays into an image - ANSWERImage Intensifier
The contrast that is best for a patient is - ANSWERlow osmolality
Radiolucent means - ANSWERX-rays are permitted to pass through
Radiopaque means - ANSWERX-rays are not permitted to pass through
ReoPro works on - ANSWERIIb/IIIa receptors
Heparin potentiates the action of - ANSWERAntithrombin
, Fibrinogen is converted to Fibrin by the action of - ANSWERThrombin
There are _________ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade - ANSWER2
Aspirin inhibits the action of - ANSWERArachidonic Acid
Which agent is not an antiplatelet - ANSWERHeparin
If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0 what would you
give - ANSWERfluids to hydrate
If a patient is taking NPH insulin, which medication should not be given -
ANSWERProtamine
Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with SVT -
ANSWERAdenosine
True/False
If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4 contrast volume should be minimized -
ANSWERTrue
Lidocaine converts from 2GM in 500cc to - ANSWER4 mg in 1 cc
Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250cc yields a concetration of -
ANSWER400 mg in 250cc
The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is -
ANSWERVersed/Midazolam
The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is - ANSWERNTG
Amiodarone is used to treat - ANSWERAtrial and ventricular arrhythmias
What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer - ANSWERNTG
Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing _______ post contrast
administration - ANSWERRenal failure
Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal - ANSWERMobitz 2
The Impella catheter most closely resembles - ANSWERPigtail
When performing an LV angiogram with the LV injector, what is the purpose of
setting a "rate of rise" - ANSWERIt makes for a smoother injection, less catheter
whip, limits ectopy
