RCIS Exam Prep / Complete Questions & Correct Detailed Answers (100% Correct) 2025 / 2026.
True or False: During a left heart biopsy you should give heparin. -
Answer:
Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
Qs: What is the maximum annual Radiation exposure? -
Answer:
- REM
Qs: What is the therapeutic INR range for someone on warfarin/coumadin? -
Answer:
2.0-3.0
Qs: What is a normal INR for someone not on coumadin/warfarin? -
Answer:
INR 0.6-1.2
Qs: When using FFR, what drug is given and how is it delivered? -
Answer:
Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to the tissues.Can be delivered by either IV or IC
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Qs: What are the pros and cons of a mechanical aortic valve? -
Answer:
Pros: last longer
Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
Qs: Why would you use Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) pacing
device (such as biventricular pacing)? How many leads does it use? Where are they placed? -
Answer:
uses 2-3 leads placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus vein to pace the LV A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower chambers of the heart to help them beat together in a more synchronized pattern.
Qs: What are the angioplasty guidewire calibers? -
Answer:
0.014-0.018 inch
Qs: When can you detect Myoglobin after an MI? -
Answer:
- 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
Qs: What is the diameter of the standard J wire? -
Answer:
0.035
Qs: What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) antagonist? -
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Answer:
vitamin K
Qs: When shooting a LIMA, the cuff should be? -
Answer:
Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
Qs: What is the usual time for restenosis to occur? -
Answer:
within 6 months
Qs: What size is the red sheath? -
Answer:
*4F-red
Qs: What size is the grey sheath? -
Answer:
5F-grey
Qs: What size is the green sheath? -
Answer:
6F- green
Qs: What size is the orange sheath? -
Answer:
7F-orange
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Qs: What size is the blue sheath? -
Answer:
8F-blue
Qs: What size is black sheath? -
Answer:
9F-black
Qs: What is the name of the self expanding stent used in the carotid arteries,
SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels? -
Answer:
Wall stent
Qs: Where can a wall stent be used? -
Answer:
carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels
Qs: What is the loading dose of aspirin in a patient with ischemia/chest pain?
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Answer:
162-325 mg
Qs: Should you increase or decrease burr speed when you increase from a
1.25-2.15 burr? -
Answer:
decrease
Qs: Where does the apex point in a RAO view? -
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