Prior to the Insertion of an Arterial Line in the Radial

question 3

Multiple Choice

Prior to the insertion of an arterial line in the radial artery, which assessment should the nurse perform?

• A) Homan's test
• B) Kernig's test
• C) Allen's test
• D) Leopold's maneuver

Distinguish between singular and plural forms within medical context.

Associate specific medical conditions or procedures with the correct medical terminology.

Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between word roots and the medical conditions they describe.

Develop skills in decoding and understanding the construction of compound medical terms.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

White blood cells that circulate through the lymph system and bloodstream, helping the body identify and destroy antigens and cancer cells.

Antigens

Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign or dangerous, leading to an immune response.

Bacterium

Single-celled microorganisms that are often beneficial but can also cause infections.

Virus

A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.