The carotid pulse point is located
a. at the left midclavicular line at the fourth to fifth intercostal space
b. under the lower jaw in the neck along the medial edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
c. at the inner aspect of the forearm on the thumb side of the wrist
d. in the groin below the inguinal ligament
B
The apical pulse is located at the left midclavicular line at the fourth or fifth intercostal space. The carotid pulse is located under the lower jaw in the neck, along the medial edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The radial pulse is located at the inner aspect of the forearm on the thumb side of the wrist. The femoral pulse is located in the groin below the inguinal ligament.
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