Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Assessment of the Pulse

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct?

• A) "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds."
• B) "To get the most accurate rate, the EMT should place a stethoscope over the pulse site and count the number of beats in 1 minute."
• C) "A brachial pulse should be felt first in any patient under 6 years of age."
• D) "After much experience, an EMT can estimate the pulse rate by just feeling it for a few seconds."

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