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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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When attempting to locate the carotid pulse, which of the following best describes its location?
  1. Just above the clavicle, adjacent to the trachea.
  2. Just above the suprasternal notch.
  3. At the angle of the jaw adjacent to the muscle.
  4. At the groove between the larynx and muscle in the neck.
Explanation
Answer: D - The carotid pulse is located at the groove between the larynx and muscle in the neck. It is essential to locate these landmarks when attempting to locate the carotid pulse, as the pulse may be weaker in some patients depending on criticality. In patients with high blood pressure or little musculature, the carotid pulse may be visible to the EMT-P while the heart is beating.
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