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1 Which of the following is not a normally assessed pulsatile site?

Plantar
Radial
Carotid
Femoral
Brachial

2 When assessing a patient's pulse, you find that they have 26 beats in 15 seconds. Assuming their pulse is stable and regular, what is their bpm?

58
78
102
104

3 Where is the radial pulse assessed?

On the same side of the arm as the patient's thumb, near the wrist
Proximal to the elbow on the medial side of the arm
Behind the knee, using two hands to increase pressures
On top of the foot

4 You can actually not feel a pulse if you press too hard when searching.

True
False

5 You are called to respond for an 8 month old who was found by his mother to be not breathing. Where is the best place for you to assess for a pulse?

Radial
Carotid
Femoral
Brachial

6

A normal pulse rate for an average adult is between

and

beats per minute.

7 When palpating a pulse, it is acceptable to use any finger or combination of fingers.

True
False

8 The carotid pulse can be found in the midline of the neck and should be palpated with two to three fingers for 15 seconds to obtain an accurate reading.

True
False

9 A pulse oximeter can be used to determine pulse rate in all situations.

True
False

10 Which of the following could be used to determine a patient's pulse rate?

Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4
Count the number of beats in 20 seconds and multiply by 3
Count the number of beats in 30 seconds and multiply by 2
Count the number of beats in 45 seconds and multiply by 1.5
Count the number of beats in 60 seconds and multiply by 1

11 An unconscious adult patient should have their _____ pulse checked.

Carotid
Brachial
Pedal
Radial


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Created September 8, 2021 by Josh Hantke
Modified March 1, 2023 by Felipe Schenone
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