Free RCIS Peripheral Vascular Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient's Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is calculated to be 0.65. This result is most consistent with:

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Mild to moderate peripheral artery disease

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Normal arterial flow

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Severe peripheral artery disease

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Non-compressible, calcified arteries

Question 2

When performing an antegrade access for a superficial femoral artery (SFA) intervention, the common femoral artery (CFA) is punctured in which direction?

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In an antegrade direction, towards the foot

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In a retrograde direction, towards the aorta

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Laterally, towards the femoral vein

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Medially, away from the femoral vein

Question 3

The most common cause of renal artery stenosis, which can be treated with percutaneous angioplasty and stenting, is:

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Atherosclerosis

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Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)

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Aortic dissection

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Vasculitis

Question 4

During a lower extremity peripheral intervention, the patient suddenly complains of severe, acute pain in the foot, which appears pale and cold. This is most likely a sign of:

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Distal embolization

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A retroperitoneal bleed

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A vasovagal reaction

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Contrast-induced nephropathy

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of using an embolic protection device (EPD) during a carotid artery stenting procedure?

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To capture embolic debris and prevent stroke

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To prevent vessel dissection

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To measure pressure gradients across the lesion

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To prevent stent migration

Question 6

When treating a stenotic lesion in the common iliac artery, which of the following is a critical consideration to avoid compromising blood flow to the contralateral leg?

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Avoiding 'jailing' the contralateral common iliac artery ostium

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Using a drug-eluting stent instead of a bare-metal stent

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Ensuring the guidewire crosses into the superficial femoral artery

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Performing a pre-procedure ABI measurement