Question

question 5 of 5 why shouldnt you use your thumb when taking a pulse? a. the thumb is not sensitive enough to feel an accurate pulse. b. it is possible to feel a pulse in the thumb. c. the thumb is not steady enough by itself to keep track of a pulse accurately. d. all of the above.

Explanation:

The thumb has its own pulse. When using the thumb to take someone else's pulse, the pulse felt may be a combination of the subject's pulse and the thumb's own pulse, leading to inaccurate readings. Option B is correct because it points out that there is a pulse in the thumb which can cause confusion. Options A and C are not the main reasons for not using the thumb.

Answer:

B. It is possible to feel a pulse in the thumb.