Asked by harshita tokala on Jul 02, 2024
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Which artery is the most appropriate for assessing the pulse of a small child?
A) Radial.
B) Femoral.
C) Brachial.
D) Ulnar.
Radial Artery
An artery located in the forearm that is commonly used for assessing the pulse and for arterial blood gas sampling.
Femoral Artery
A major blood vessel in the thigh that supplies oxygenated blood to the lower part of the body.
Brachial Artery
A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.
- Choose suitable tools and methods for evaluating vital signs across various age categories.
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Laxmipriya ParidaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or a young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.
Learning Objectives
- Choose suitable tools and methods for evaluating vital signs across various age categories.
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