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Where is the radial pulse most commonly felt?
- A.On the wrist, on the little finger side
- B.On the side of the neck below the jaw
- C.On the wrist, on the thumb side of the forearm
- D.On the top of the foot near the toes
Correct answer
C. On the wrist, on the thumb side of the forearm
Why
The radial pulse is felt on the inner wrist on the thumb side, using the fingertips of two or three fingers. The neck site is the carotid pulse, which is not used for routine counts.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Pulse · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-019).