The Nursing Faculty Member Is Observing a Student Taking a Patient's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nursing faculty member is observing a student taking a patient's carotid pulse. What action by the student requires intervention by the faculty member?

• A) Counts pulse for 30 seconds and multiplies by two.
• B) Performs hand hygiene prior to patient contact.
• C) Compares pulses in both carotid arteries at the same time.
• D) Assesses pulse on one side then assesses the other side.

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