An EMT Is Correctly Assessing a Patient's Radial Pulse When

question 7

Multiple Choice

An EMT is correctly assessing a patient's radial pulse when he:

• A) uses the palm of his hand to feel the pulse on the upper arm.
• B) simultaneously checks for a heart rate on both sides of the neck.
• C) uses his thumb to feel for the pulse on the patient's lower arm.
• D) uses his fingertips to feel for a pulse at the patient's wrist.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) that is a highly reactive nonmetal, essential for most forms of life on Earth, and a key component of the atmosphere.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide reacts with water (H2CO3).

Blood PH

Blood pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, with a normal range for human blood typically being between 7.35 and 7.45, indicating a slightly alkaline condition.