When Obtaining a Blood Pressure, the EMT Listens for a Pulse

question 6

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a blood pressure, the EMT listens for a pulse over what blood vessel?

• A) Radial artery
• B) Antecubital vein
• C) Carotid vessels
• D) Brachial artery

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