Vital Signs (Arteries)

Question 1

Where is the apical pulse located?

Answer 1

Down and right of left nipple (This is the best answer that I can give ; - ;)

Question 2

Brachial artery is where?

Answer 2

Upper arm

Question 3

Where is the carotid artery?

Answer 3

Located at the neck

Question 4

Where is the femoral artery located?

Answer 4

Around where the thigh attaches to the torso and next to the groin.

Question 5

Temporal artery is where?

Answer 5

A little in front of the ears.

Question 6

Where is the radial artery?

Answer 6

Around the wrist

Question 7

Where is the popliteal artery?

Answer 7

Behind the knee

Question 8

What pulse requires a stethoscope to determine?

Answer 8

Apical pulse

Question 9

Posterior tibial artery is found where?

Answer 9

A little behind the ankle

Question 10

Dorsalis Pedis artery is where?

Answer 10

Follow the tendon on the big toe, about midway down the foot a little next to it is this artery. Very important not to squeeze too hard or you’ll probably miss this one in particular.