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What is the normal strength of the carotid artery pulse?
What is the normal strength of the carotid artery pulse?
- Intermittent and irregular
- Weaker on the left side
- Moderate and equal bilaterally (correct)
- Stronger on the right side
When palpating the carotid artery, how should the neck be positioned?
When palpating the carotid artery, how should the neck be positioned?
- Slightly extended
- Slightly flexed
- In a neutral position (correct)
- Rotated to the left
How should the person be positioned for inspection of the jugular venous pulse?
How should the person be positioned for inspection of the jugular venous pulse?
- Sitting upright with the head tilted forward
- Supine with the torso elevated at a 30- to a 45-degree angle (correct)
- Prone with the head slightly elevated
- Lying flat with the legs elevated
What should be used to clean the end-pieces of the stethoscope?
What should be used to clean the end-pieces of the stethoscope?
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Why is it important to auscultate each carotid artery for the presence of a bruit in people older than middle age or who show symptoms or signs of CVD?
Why is it important to auscultate each carotid artery for the presence of a bruit in people older than middle age or who show symptoms or signs of CVD?
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