Asked by Quessia Mukanda on Jun 06, 2024
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The patient is found to be unresponsive and not breathing. Which pulse site will the nurse use?
A) Radial
B) Apical
C) Carotid
D) Brachial
Unresponsive
A state in which a person is not reacting to stimuli or commands, often indicating a serious medical condition.
Carotid Pulse
The pulse that can be felt on either side of the neck over the carotid artery, often checked during emergency situations to assess heart function.
- Learn the appropriate technique for gauging a patient's heart rate.
- Determine the correct artery to measure heart rate among diverse age demographics.
Verified Answer
MA
MOHAMMAD ALFARHANJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The heart continues to deliver blood through the carotid artery to the brain as long as possible. The carotid pulse is easily accessible during physiological shock or cardiac arrest. The radial pulse is used to assess peripheral circulation or to assess the status of circulation to the hand. The brachial site is used to assess the status of circulation to the lower arm. The apical pulse is used to auscultate the apical area.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the appropriate technique for gauging a patient's heart rate.
- Determine the correct artery to measure heart rate among diverse age demographics.