CHAPTER 7

Question 1

The largest artery, branches into smaller arteries to distribute oxygen-rich blood throughout the body

Answer 1

aorta

Question 2

Located near the thumb side of the wrist, the most common site for obtaining a pulse rate

Answer 2

radial

Question 3

Located near the side of the neck, the most accessible site in an emergency, such as cardiac arrest, to check for a pulse rate

Answer 3

carotid

Question 4

Located in the antecubital space of the elbow, the most common site to obtain a BP

Answer 4

brachial

Question 5

Located in the groin area, may be used for arterial punctures by specially trained personnel

Answer 5

femoral

Question 6

The only artery that does not carry oxygenated blood

Answer 6

pulmonary