★ Vital Signs Quiz
When taking a pulse, why should the thumb NOT be used?
A. The width of the thumb impedes an accurate feel for the pulse
B. The thumb has a pulse and can be confused with the patient’s pulse
C. The sensation of the thumb is not as good as it is in the middle two fingers
D. There is more dexterity in the fingers than there is in the thumb
Select your answer:
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A. central nervous system
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C. respiratory system
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A. cell
B. tissue
C. body system
D. organ