RCIS Vascular Access and Closure Devices

Question 1

What is the standard landmark for femoral arterial access using the modified Seldinger technique?

Accepted Answer

Over the femoral head at the mid-inguinal point

Answer

2 cm below the inguinal ligament

Answer

1 cm below the inguinal ligament

Answer

2 cm above the inguinal ligament

Question 2

Which complication is most associated with a high femoral arterial puncture above the inguinal ligament?

Accepted Answer

Retroperitoneal hematoma

Answer

Arteriovenous fistula

Answer

Pseudoaneurysm

Answer

Femoral nerve injury

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of transradial access over transfemoral access for cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Reduced vascular access site complications and earlier ambulation

Answer

Larger sheath sizes can be used

Answer

Better visualization of the coronary ostia

Answer

Easier access to the right coronary artery

Question 4

The Allen test is performed before radial artery access primarily to assess:

Accepted Answer

Collateral ulnar circulation to the hand

Answer

Brachial artery patency

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Radial artery stenosis

Answer

Palmar arch anatomy

Question 5

Which vascular closure device uses a collagen plug deployed into the arteriotomy site to achieve hemostasis?

Accepted Answer

AngioSeal

Answer

Perclose ProGlide

Answer

StarClose

Answer

MYNX

Question 6

What minimum sheath size is typically required to deploy most vascular closure devices at the femoral access site?

Accepted Answer

6 French

Answer

4 French

Answer

5 French

Answer

8 French