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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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Which artery should a respiratory therapist check before calling a code blue and beginning chest compressions on an adult patient?
  1. Carotid artery
  2. Brachial artery
  3. Radial artery
  4. Jugular vein
Explanation
Answer: A-The respiratory therapist should check for signs of a pulse at the carotid artery on an adult patient before calling a code or beginning chest compressions.

When palpating an infant for a pulse a therapist should check the brachial artery. If a pulse is not palpated, chest compressions should be initiated.
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