Question

Olivia is unresponsive. Dr. Dave needs to assess breathing and perform a pulse check. Choose the recommended location to perform the pulse check.

a. brachial artery
b. Prevention of arrest
c. carotid artery
d. none

Answer 1

Brachial artery

Step-by-step explanation:

Brachial artery pulse - The brachial artery is palpated on the anterior aspect of the elbow by gently pressing the artery against the underlying bone with the middle and index fingers. The brachial artery pulse is commonly used to measure blood pressure with a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.