PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which pulse has the least amplitude?
A
Temporal Artery
B
Brachial Artery
C
Radial Artery
D
Common Carotid Artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Palpation should be done using the fingertips and intensity of the pulse graded on a scale of 0 to 4 +:0 indicating no palpable pulse; 1 + indicating a faint, but detectable pulse; 2 + suggesting a slightly more diminished pulse than normal; 3 + is a normal pulse; and 4 + indicating a bounding pulse.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pulse amplitude, or character, refers to how strong, forceful, or full the pulse is. A weak, thready, or feeble pulse is typically considered an emergency and could be an indication of low blood pressure, like when a client is hemorrhaging, as well as a serious heart problem or a blockage of a blood vessel.

Detailed explanation-3: -The posterior tibial pulse may be the most difficult to palpate, especially among less experienced clinicians. [4] It is located immediately posterior to the medial malleolus.

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