Pulse Assessment Mastery

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Which pulse can be found by placing the index and middle fingers between the muscle belly and trachea, below the angle of the jaw?

  • Femoral pulse
  • Radial pulse
  • Carotid pulse (correct)
  • Brachial pulse

Where can the brachial pulse be found?

  • Below the belly of the biceps (correct)
  • Above the antecubital fossa
  • Next to the styloid process of the radius
  • Between the muscle belly and trachea

Which artery does the brachial artery come off from?

  • Ulnar artery
  • Femoral artery
  • Axillary artery (correct)
  • Radial artery

Where can the radial pulse be felt?

<p>Next to the styloid process of the radius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the lub sound in the heart?

<p>Closing of the atrio-ventricular valves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a stethoscope?

<p>Heart Rate Monitor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to clean a stethoscope before use?

<p>Clean it with alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pulse should NOT be used when determining resting heart rate?

<p>Carotid pulse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Y tube in a stethoscope?

<p>To connect the chestpiece to the tubing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for determining resting heart rate?

<p>Count heartbeats for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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