You are obtaining an arterial blood gas in the radial artery on a retired cab driver who has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit for a stroke. You are concerned about the possibility of arterial insufficiency. You perform the Allen test. This means that you:
A) Checked for patency of the radial artery
B) Checked for patency of the brachial artery
C) Checked for patency of the ulnar artery
D) Checked for patency of the femoral artery
C) Checked for patency of the ulnar artery
The Allen test is for determining patency of the ulnar artery before puncturing the radial artery. In the event of an occlusion in the radial artery system, the ulnar artery can provide adequate blood flow.
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A) Maintain safety, promote problem solving, and support families of suicide victims. B) Prevent future suicidal behavior, maintain safety, and develop a rapport with families. C) Maintain faith, respect, and trepidation. D) Provide hope, support, and happiness.
The ability of an observation to identify correctly those who do not have the disease is:
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