Question

1. take your pulse at the following pulse sites and describe their locations. see textbook figure 14-11.

pulse point\trate\tlocation
temporal\t\t
carotid\t\t
brachial\t\t
radial\t\t
popliteal\t\t
dorsalis pedis\t\t

Explanation:

For each pulse point, the resting pulse rate for a healthy adult is typically 60-100 beats per minute (bpm), and the locations are standard anatomical positions:

1. Temporal: Located on the temple, lateral to the eye, over the temporal bone.
2. Carotid: Found on either side of the anterior neck, alongside the trachea.
3. Brachial: Situated on the inner aspect of the elbow, medial to the biceps tendon.
4. Radial: Positioned on the lateral (thumb side) of the wrist, over the radius bone.
5. Popliteal: Located behind the knee, in the popliteal fossa.
6. Dorsalis pedis: Found on the top (dorsal surface) of the foot, between the first and second metatarsal bones.

Answer:

Pulse Point	Rate (Resting Adult)	Location
Carotid	60-100 bpm	Anterior neck, beside trachea
Brachial	60-100 bpm	Inner elbow, medial to biceps tendon
Radial	60-100 bpm	Lateral wrist (thumb side) over radius
Popliteal	60-100 bpm	Behind knee, in popliteal fossa
Dorsalis pedis	60-100 bpm	Top of foot, between 1st & 2nd metatarsals