Before CPR Is Initiated on an Adult, the Presence of Circulation

question 88

Multiple Choice

Before CPR is initiated on an adult, the presence of circulation usually is determined by palpating which pulse?

• A) Brachial
• B) Carotid
• C) Femoral
• D) Popliteal
• E) Radial

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or non-verbal.

Suppresses

The act of consciously or unconsciously holding back, restraining, or reducing a response, emotion, or biological process.

Short-term Results

Immediate or near-immediate outcomes or effects following an action or event, typically observable within a short time frame.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an unfavorable outcome or event is removed after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.