HISTOLOGY
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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carotid
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apical
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femoral
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temporal
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Detailed explanation-1: -The carotid arteries take oxygenated blood from the heart to the brain. The pulse from the carotids may be felt on either side of the front of the neck just below the angle of the jaw.
Detailed explanation-2: -The carotid pulse is located between the stenocleidomastoid (muscle on the side of the neck) and the trachea (windpipe). Press with 2-3 fingers and feel for a pulse on the side of the neck closer to the rescuer. At the same time, assess the victim for breathing by watching for chest rise and fall.
Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. American Heart Association as well as European Resuscitation Council require the carotid pulse check to determine pulselessness in an unconscious victim and to decide whether or not cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be initiated.