NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -The pulse can be measured using the radial artery in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck. Heart rates vary from person to person. Knowing your heart rate can help you gauge your heart health.

Detailed explanation-2: -The carotid is the preferred pulse point used during resuscitation of adults. In the lower extremities, the commonly evaluated pulses are the femoral, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis, and sometimes the popliteal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The radial artery is most commonly used to check the pulse. Several fingers are placed on the artery close to the wrist joint.

Detailed explanation-4: -Radial artery pulse-The radial pulse is palpated immediately above the wrist joint near the base of the thumb (i.e., common site), or in the anatomical snuff box (i.e., alternative site), by gently pressing the radial artery against the underlying bone with the middle and index fingers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Preliminary data suggests the character of the radial pulse alone is a significant vital sign and may be an acceptable method for initial rapid evaluation of trauma patients.