Pulse Sites

Question 1

when radial pulse is inaccessible; often used for infants

Answer 1

Temporal

Question 2

during shock or cardiac arrest; to monitor cranial circulation easily accessible if other pulses are too weak

Answer 2

Carotid

Question 3

Routinely used to monitor blood pressure

Answer 3

Brachial

Question 4

MC site for peripheral pulse monitoring; easily located and accessible

Answer 4

Radial

Question 5

radial pulse located

Answer 5

distal radius at base of the thumb lateral to tendon of FCR

Question 6

to monitor lower extremity circulation

Answer 6

Femoral

Question 7

where to locate femoral pulse

Answer 7

inferior to inguinal ligament

Question 8

if weak or absent popliteal pulse

Answer 8

popliteal

Question 9

where to locate popliteal pulse

Answer 9

inferior aspect of popliteal fossa

Question 10

monitor circulation to feet; weak or absent indicates arterial dse

Answer 10

pedal (dorsalis pedis)

Question 11

located where

Answer 11

dorsal, med aspect of foot lateral to tendon of EHL

ankle slightly dorsiflexed