RCIS CCI

This study guide provides a complete set of questions and verified correct answers for RCIS CCI Exam #1 (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist / Certified Cardiographic Interventionalist) for 2026/2027. It covers cardiovascular procedures, diagnostic techniques, patient care protocols, and exam-style scenarios to support thorough preparation and mastery of the material.

RCIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS Creatinine >1.5 mg/dL Kidney function A chemical waste molecule from muscle metabolism. Produced from creatine the energy in muscles and filtered by kidneys. High levels warn kidney failure BUN 7-22 mg/dL Blood, Urea, Nitrates Kidney function >30 = CHF, shock < 3 = Liver failure Platelet Count 150,00-450,000 /mcL (micro liters) Hep B Most contagious than HC, HA, HIV OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admin - gove...

RCIS Exam Prep Questions With 100% Correct Answers 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...

RCIS Exam Review Exam Questions With Answers What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CO = HR x SV Stroke volume is _________? Related to preload Preload is most impacted by what? Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate what? Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by what? Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is what? BP = CO x SVR What component of a PCWP indicates M...

CCI RCIS Review Exam With Questions And Answers 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ for removing cl...

RCIS CCI Practice Exam #10 Questions With 100% Correct Answers The antagonists for morphine, demerol, or fentanyl would be considered? naloxone (narcan) Which of the following descriptions would best describe cardiac catheterization? the insertion and passage of a small plastic cath into one of the arteries to the heart The CCL (cardiac catheterization laboratory) staff needs to be certified in which of the following? ACLS PALS BLS Of the following, which would be considered...

RCIS CCI Exam #3 Questions And Answers if a pt is experiencing hyperkalemia, which of the following might be seen on the 12 lead ekg a sharply pointed T wave this is generated by the last phase or the depolarization T wave ____ is upright in leads I, II, V3-V6 T wave the T wave is inverted in which lead aVR which of the following might NOT be considered a side effect of cardizem joint pain ____ is considered a calcium channel blocker Cardizem what are some of...

RCIS CCI Test #2 Questions With Answers The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be The femoral artery Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the following interventions would be considered correct A venous sheath can be introduced into the groin for access if needed The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a ______ prior to the proced...

RCIS CCI Practice Exam #9 Questions With Answers A patient which is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization procedure has renal insufficiency. How long prior to the procedure should they hold their metformin? 48 hrs ____ can have a potential to cause lactic acidosis and should be held for 48 hrs if the pt has renal insufficiency and 24 hrs for the normal pt metformin External respiration occur in what part of the human body? pulmonary capillary bed During patient preparation, ...

RCIS CCI Practice Exam #5 With Complete Solutions Graded A+ the urinary catheter drainage bag should be placed in which of the following positions below the pts bladder equipment that would be needed by the CCL nurse to start an IV access could include which of the following IV catheter gloves non-latex tourniquet medical tape guaze sharps container sterile pad sterile dressing bag of IV fluids which of the following would be considered a minor/other complication which can o...