Name the Pulse Sites

Front

I am located on both sides of the forehead. I am also used to take a temperature in this area.

Back

temporal

Front

I am located on the thumb side of the hand.  I can be measured in one minute.

Back

radial pulse

Front

I am located along the 3rd digit of the hand. I can be found above the antecubital space

Back

brachial artery

Front

I am located near the heart

Back

apical

Front

I am located between the abdomen and thigh near the pelvic area.

Back

femoral pulse

Front

How many pulse sites are on the body?

Back

9

Front

If the doctor tells you to take an apical pulse you would take it on the

Back

over the heart

Front

I am located behind my kneecap

Back

popliteal

Front

I am located on the top of my feet

Back

dorsalis pedis

Front

I am located along the ankle of my feet. Options: posterior tibial, femoral, carotid, popliteal

Back

posterior tibial