Question 1
Prior to the insertion of an arterial line in the radial artery, which assessment should the nurse perform?
◦ Leopold's maneuver
◦ Homan's test
◦ Kernig's test
◦ Allen's test
Question 2
When observing the waveform of an arterial line, the nurse notes the presence of a dicrotic notch. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
◦ Aortic valve closure
◦ Pulmonic valve opening
◦ Mitral valve closure
◦ Tricuspid valve closure