cardiac tests Flashcards
1
Q
homan’s sign
A
pt knee slightly bent, dorsiflex foot, ask if pt has pain
2
Q
positive homan’s sign
A
pain when doing the test
3
Q
what is homan’s sign used for?
A
deep vein thrombosis
4
Q
allen’s test
A
occlude both radial and ulnar arteries, pt makes a fist, release radial & ulnar artery, watch for perfusion of the palm
5
Q
positive allen’s test
A
normal!! color returns to hand
6
Q
what is allen’s test used for?
A
measures arterial blood supply of the hand
