NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

You are asked by your partner to take a pedal pulse on the patient. Where will you palpate for this?
  1. Wrist
  2. Foot
  3. Groin
  4. Upper arm
Explanation
Answer: B - The dorsalis pedis artery is found on the top of the foot on the great toe side. This is a common pulse taken by patients who have been in an motor vechicle accident (MVA).
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