Heart Rate Can Be Measured by Palpating the Carotid Artery

question 3

Multiple Choice

Heart rate can be measured by palpating the carotid artery.Applying too much pressure to the carotid artery could impact the measurement of heart rate in which of the following ways.

• A)Applying excessive pressure to the carotid artery could increase heart rate by activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
• B)Applying excessive pressure to the carotid artery could decrease heart rate by way of the baroreceptor reflex.
• C)Applying excessive pressure to the carotid artery could decrease heart rate by impacting venous return to the heart.
• D)None of the above answers are correct

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