ARRT Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography Exam 2026/2027 |Questions
& Verified Answers | Latest Version American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Cardiac Interventional Certification
Quinton Hospital admits patients whose primary medical insurance is Medicare or
Medicaid. For these federal insurance programs, the medical record is completed
within: - answer-30 days after discharge
A patient is given iodinated contrast material. You instruct the patient to drink more
fluids. The reason for increasing fluid intake is to: - answer-Keep the patient hydrated
so the patient does not become dehydrated
Diatrizoate belongs to what class of contrast agents? - answer-Ionic Monomer
Sinus Arrhythmia - answer-Cyclic changes in the heart rate while the individual is
breathing
Sinus tachycardia - answer-Sinus node releases electrical signals faster than it usually
does. This speeds up the heart rate.
Atrial flutter - answer-The muscles in the atria contract quickly because of the rapidly
fired signals. This causes the heartbeat to be very fast and steady.
Premature atrial contractions - answer-Early heartbeat in the atria leads the heart to
beat before the next regularly scheduled heartbeat.
Ioversol belongs to what class of contrast agents? - answer-Non-ionic monomer
What is Takayasu's arteritis? - answer-A less common form of vasculitis which affects
large arteries.
Besides cardiac intervention, brachytherapy is commonly used for what purpose? -
answer-Treating cancerous tumors.
What does tranexamic acid inhibit? - answer-fibrinolysis
Regarding the lytic state profile, what is the normal range for Fibrinogen? - answer-170-
410 mg/dL
For kaolin activator, the ACT is how many seconds? - answer-90-150 seconds
, Midazolam - answer-short acting benzodiazepine with a half life of 2 hours
What disorder is associated with the tightening and hardening of both the connective
tissues and the skin? - answer-Sclerodema
Electrolytes can be categorized into how many areas? - answer-3
Normal Sodium level in an adult - answer-139-147 mEq/L
Normal potassium level in an adult - answer-3.6-5.0 mEq/L
Normal Chloride level in an adult - answer-102-113 mEq/L
Normal carbon doxide level in an adult - answer-22-30 mEq/L
Fentanyl - answer-a rapid acting, short half-life synthetic opioid
Midazolam - answer-a short activng benzodiazepine with a half life of 2 hours
Tolazoline - answer-alpha-adrenoreceptor blockade
Papaverine - answer-a direct smooth muscle relaxant
American Society of Anesthesiologist Classification for pre-op risk - answer-1- notmal
healthy patient
2-mild systemic disease
3-severe systemic disease
4- severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
5- a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
6- a declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
Dosage of Clonidine hydrochloride - answer-0.2-1.2mg (2-3 times per day)
Dosage of Guanabenz acetate - answer-8-32 mg (2 times daily)
& Verified Answers | Latest Version American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Cardiac Interventional Certification
Quinton Hospital admits patients whose primary medical insurance is Medicare or
Medicaid. For these federal insurance programs, the medical record is completed
within: - answer-30 days after discharge
A patient is given iodinated contrast material. You instruct the patient to drink more
fluids. The reason for increasing fluid intake is to: - answer-Keep the patient hydrated
so the patient does not become dehydrated
Diatrizoate belongs to what class of contrast agents? - answer-Ionic Monomer
Sinus Arrhythmia - answer-Cyclic changes in the heart rate while the individual is
breathing
Sinus tachycardia - answer-Sinus node releases electrical signals faster than it usually
does. This speeds up the heart rate.
Atrial flutter - answer-The muscles in the atria contract quickly because of the rapidly
fired signals. This causes the heartbeat to be very fast and steady.
Premature atrial contractions - answer-Early heartbeat in the atria leads the heart to
beat before the next regularly scheduled heartbeat.
Ioversol belongs to what class of contrast agents? - answer-Non-ionic monomer
What is Takayasu's arteritis? - answer-A less common form of vasculitis which affects
large arteries.
Besides cardiac intervention, brachytherapy is commonly used for what purpose? -
answer-Treating cancerous tumors.
What does tranexamic acid inhibit? - answer-fibrinolysis
Regarding the lytic state profile, what is the normal range for Fibrinogen? - answer-170-
410 mg/dL
For kaolin activator, the ACT is how many seconds? - answer-90-150 seconds
, Midazolam - answer-short acting benzodiazepine with a half life of 2 hours
What disorder is associated with the tightening and hardening of both the connective
tissues and the skin? - answer-Sclerodema
Electrolytes can be categorized into how many areas? - answer-3
Normal Sodium level in an adult - answer-139-147 mEq/L
Normal potassium level in an adult - answer-3.6-5.0 mEq/L
Normal Chloride level in an adult - answer-102-113 mEq/L
Normal carbon doxide level in an adult - answer-22-30 mEq/L
Fentanyl - answer-a rapid acting, short half-life synthetic opioid
Midazolam - answer-a short activng benzodiazepine with a half life of 2 hours
Tolazoline - answer-alpha-adrenoreceptor blockade
Papaverine - answer-a direct smooth muscle relaxant
American Society of Anesthesiologist Classification for pre-op risk - answer-1- notmal
healthy patient
2-mild systemic disease
3-severe systemic disease
4- severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
5- a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
6- a declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
Dosage of Clonidine hydrochloride - answer-0.2-1.2mg (2-3 times per day)
Dosage of Guanabenz acetate - answer-8-32 mg (2 times daily)
