When examining arterial pulses the thumb may be used:
a. especially if vessels have a tendency to move.
b. never for palpating pulses.
c. checking the jugular venous pressure.
d. during the Allen test.
A
The thumb may be used, especially if the vessels have a tendency to move when probed by the fingers. The thumb is particularly useful in fixing the brachial and even the femoral pulses. You cannot palpate for jugular venous pressure waves. The Allen test is used to ensure ulnar patency prior to radial artery puncture.
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