Pulse Points Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 9 pulse points of the human body?
A
- radial pulse
- brachial pulse
- carotid
- temporal artery
- femoral artery
- popliteal artery
- posterior tibial artery
- dorsalis pedis artery
2
Q
Radial pulse is located where?
A
on the thumb side of the wrist
3
Q
Brachial pulse is located where?
A
inside the upper arm
4
Q
Carotid is located where?
A
Located in the neck just below the jawbone
5
Q
Temporal artery is located where?
A
on the side of the forehead
6
Q
Femoral artery is located where?
A
on the inner groin area
7
Q
Popliteal artery is located where?
A
behind the knee
8
Q
Posterior tibial artery is located where?
A
Behind the ankle
9
Q
Dorsalis pedis artery is located where?
A
on the top of the foot
10
Q
The radial pulse is the most common site for what?
A
Common site for taking an adult pulse
11
Q
The brachial pulse is the most common site for what 2 things?
A
- measuring pulse in children
- using to measure blood pressure
12
Q
The carotid is the most common site for what?
A
Most common site for use in emergency procedures
