Asked by Jassi Shampy on Sep 25, 2024
The thumb should not be used to take the radial pulse, because a person may feel a pulse from an artery in the thumb instead.
Radial Pulse
The pulse felt on the radial artery of the wrist, commonly used to measure heart rate.
- Recognize the anatomical prerequisites for pulse palpation.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomical prerequisites for pulse palpation.