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RCIS CCI Exam Review Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1.1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach,
which is the best wire choice?
- .038 x 150 cm
- .035 x 180 cm
- .038 x 180 cm
- .035 x 260 cm
ANS .035 x 260 cm
2.2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield
to changes in pressure?-flexibility -pushability -trackability -compliance 1 / 4
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ANS compliance
3.3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational
atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI?-to score fibrotic plaque -to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque -to pulverize plaque using electromagnetic energy -to remove thrombus using the Bernoulli/Venturi effect ANS to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque
4.4. A Forgarty
balloon is commonly used to -.-dilate a stenotic lesion -push plaque downstream -pull clot back into a vein -measure right heart pressure ANS pull clot back into a vein 2 / 4
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5.5. Select the methods used to treat flow limiting dissections (select
three) -stent -angioplasty -atherectomy -covered stent -thrombectomy -retractable coil ANS stent -angioplasty -covered stent 3 / 4
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6.6. When using a rotational atherectomy device in the RCA, what else
should you consider using? (choose 3) -stiff wire -large size burr -vasodilator drug -guide with side holes -temporary pacing wire ANS vasodilator drug -guide with side holes -temporary pacing wire -
7.7. What information is required prior to prepping the patient for the
proce- dure? (choose 4) -NPO status -patient allergies -patient identifiers -advance directives -last H&P 40 days ago -last visit to primary physician ANS NPO status -patient allergies
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