Which Statement Best Describes a Carotid Bruit

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a carotid bruit?

• A)It is felt with the middle three fingers over the carotid artery.
• B)A bruit becomes audible when the lumen is narrowed to 1 mm or less.
• C)A low-pitched bruit is a medical emergency.
• D)The higher the pitch of the bruit, the higher the degree of stenosis.

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