Asked by Bre'Shunna Smith-Posey on Jul 30, 2024
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When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?
A) Over the apex of the heart
B) At the antecubital space
C) At the radial artery
D) Over the brachial artery
E) At the infant's heel
Brachial Artery
A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand, running from the shoulder down to the elbow.
- Pinpoint the various locations of pulse points on the body.
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lookat mybeardJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The apex of the heart is an alternative site for checking an infant's pulse if the brachial artery cannot be felt, as it provides a reliable location to assess heart rate in infants.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the various locations of pulse points on the body.