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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following arteries should be palpated in pulseless adults and children older than 1 year of age?
 
  a. Brachial
  b. Radial
  c. Carotid
  d. Femoral

Question 2

Which of the following arteries should be palpated in pulseless infants?
 
  a. Brachial
  b. Radial
  c. Carotid
  d. Femoral


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mmj22343

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pulselessness is evaluated by palpating a major artery. In adults and children older than 1 year, the carotid artery in the neck or femoral artery should be palpated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For infants, the brachial artery is preferred for assessing pulselessness.


Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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