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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Reducing Medical Errors

Question 7 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

Where would a first responder try to find a pulse in a patient who has been knocked unconscious?

Answer
A
at the wrist
B
at the ankle
C
on the neck
D
directly over the heart

Explanation

A first responder would check for a pulse at the carotid artery on the side of the neck. This pulse is usually easier to feel than a wrist pulse when someone is unconscious or seriously ill. Therefore, the correct choice is on the neck.

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