NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

The most appropriate place to check the pulse on a 1-month-old infant is:

  1. Brachial
  2. Carotid
  3. Popliteal
  4. Radial
Explanation

Answer: A - Brachial pulse is the appropriate pulse for a 1-month-old infant. It is difficult to check the carotid pulse on an infant due to the short, fat neck. Popliteal and radial pulses are also difficult to palpate.

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