The Allen test is performed as a precautionary measure before which procedure?
a. Heel stick
b. Venipuncture
c. Arterial puncture
d. Lumbar puncture
ANS: C
The Allen test assesses the circulation of the radial, ulnar, or brachial arteries before arterial puncture. The Allen test is used before arterial punctures, not heel sticks, venipunctures, or lumbar punctures.
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