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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Patient Assessment

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The carotid pulse is considered more reliable than the radial pulse in patients. All of the following are possible reasons why the radial pulse may be less reliable except one. Which of the following is not a reason why the radial pulse is less reliable?
  1. The radial pulse is often absent or undetectable in children.
  2. The radial pulse may be absent or undetectable in shock victims.
  3. The patient may have an injury interrupting blood flow and preventing an accurate radial pulse.
  4. The patient may have blood pressure so low that the radial pulse cannot be detected.
Explanation
Answer: A - All of the statements above explain why the radial pulse can be considered less reliable than the carotid pulse except that most children actually do have a radial pulse that can be detected. If the radial pulse is not detected, always be sure to check for a carotid pulse before beginning CPR.
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