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Pulse check in an adult should be performed at the:
Trained rescuers check the carotid pulse in adults, for no more than 10 seconds.
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Question: Pulse check in an adult should be performed at the:
Answer options:
- Radial artery ✅ Carotid artery
- Femoral artery
- Brachial artery
Correct answer: Carotid artery
Explanation: Trained rescuers check the carotid pulse in adults, for no more than 10 seconds.
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