Which Artery Is the Most Appropriate for Assessing the Pulse

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which artery is the most appropriate for assessing the pulse of a small child?

• A) Radial
• B) Femoral
• C) Brachial
• D) Ulnar

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Definitions:

Fascicle

A bundle of muscle or nerve fibers enclosed within a sheath.

Presynaptic Membrane

The part of the nerve cell that prepares neurotransmitters for release into the synaptic cleft.

Chemical Synapse

A type of synapse at which a chemical (neurotransmitter) is released from one neuron to stimulate or inhibit another neuron or target cell.

Calcium Influx

The process by which calcium ions enter a cell, triggering various cellular functions.