The purpose of the Allen test is to
a. assess adequate blood flow through the ulnar artery.
b. occlude the brachial artery and evaluate hypoxemia to the hand.
c. test the patency of an internal graft.
d. determine the size of needle to be used for puncture.
A
The Allen test assesses the adequacy of blood flow to the hand through the ulnar artery.
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