Before Performing Puncture or Cannulation of the Radial Artery, What

question 7

Multiple Choice

Before performing puncture or cannulation of the radial artery, what should you do?

• A)Fix and tighten a tourniquet above the antecubital fossa.
• B)Perform the Allen test to ensure collateral circulation.
• C)Inject heparin into the adjoining subcutaneous tissues.
• D)Apply firm pressure to the arterial site for 5 minutes.

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