FREE RCIS Cath Lab Equipment and Instrumentation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Proper timing for an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) involves inflation at what point in the cardiac cycle?

Accepted Answer

The onset of the dicrotic notch

Answer

The peak of the R-wave

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The peak of the T-wave

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The end of the P-wave

Question 2

When zeroing a hemodynamic pressure transducer, it should be leveled to which anatomical landmark to ensure accuracy?

Accepted Answer

The phlebostatic axis

Answer

The sternal notch

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The xiphoid process

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The point of maximal impulse (PMI)

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action for a rotational atherectomy device (e.g., Rotablator)?

Accepted Answer

Ablation of calcified plaque into microparticles

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Plaque compression against the vessel wall

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Laser vaporization of the lesion

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Extraction of thrombus material

Question 4

A Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) value of ≤ 0.80 indicates what?

Accepted Answer

A lesion causing ischemia-producing pressure loss

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A hemodynamically insignificant lesion

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Normal coronary blood flow

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The need for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Question 5

The Impella percutaneous ventricular assist device primarily functions to:

Accepted Answer

Unload the left ventricle and increase cardiac output

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Increase coronary perfusion by diastolic augmentation

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Improve gas exchange by oxygenating the blood

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Pace the heart during severe bradycardia

Question 6

Which diagnostic catheter is characterized by a secondary curve designed to hook the ostium of the left coronary artery from above?

Accepted Answer

Amplatz Left (AL)

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Judkins Left (JL)

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Pigtail

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Multipurpose (MP)