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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Which examples of body language behaviors may be considered inappropriate in different cultures of patients?

A) Pointing your index finger at a patient's face. B) Smiling at a patient. C) Knocking before entering an examination room. D) Nodding attentively after a patient's response.

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Describes the increasing velocity of a movement; also, a subphase of the swing phase of gait that occurs right after pushoff as the free leg swings in a downward arc

What will be an ideal response?

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