A respiratory therapist is preparing a neonatal patient for a radial artery puncture. Before the puncture, she performs an Allen's Test on the patient. This is done to ensure which of the following?
A) adequate circulation in the radial artery
B) appropriate oxygen levels in the blood supply
C) no hematoma formation
D) collateral circulation
D
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a. hypovolemic shock. c. hemorrhagic shock. b. cardiogenic shock. d. neurogenic shock.
The Index uses two types of Main Terms for procedures. What are they?
a. Name of the Root Operation b. Common procedure name c. Eponyms d. Both a and b
The ____________ goes to the beneficiary and the ______________ goes to the provider
a. MRN, MSN b. MSN, MRN c. check, notice d. notice, check
Information required to be reported to local, state, and federal agencies will ___________________ with the implantation of ICD-10
a. stay the same b. decrease c. increase d. substantially decrease