Human Pulse Points

Question 1

A terminal branch of your external carotid artery which is in your neck-and also on your temple

Answer 1

Temporal

Question 2

A major artery supplying the face, neck, and brain. It is the most common pulse check site in adult CPR

Answer 2

Carotid

Question 3

The ____ pulse in taken with the aid of a stethoscope

Answer 3

Apical

Question 4

Used to measure blood pressure and as a puise check site during infant CPA

Answer 4

Brachial

Question 5

A major blood vessel the ___ artery carries blood from the bottom of your abdomen to your lower limbs.

Answer 5

Femoral

Question 6

To find this artery, the knee should be flexed

Answer 6

Popliteal

Question 7

Don’t confuse it with the tibialis posterior which is a muscle in the foot

Answer 7

Posterior Tibial

Question 8

This artery carries fresh, oxygenated blood to the feet

Answer 8

Dorsalis Pledis

Question 9

the site most commonly used to count heart rate in adults

Answer 9

Radial