REFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 17 of 30
On an infant where you check the pulse ?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder
Per international resuscitation standards, the brachial pulse located on the inner upper arm between the infant's elbow and shoulder must be checked. Carotid pulses are unreliable in infants due to short, plump necks.
All Options
A
Inside the wrist just above the hand
B
On the neck to the right or left side of the wind pipe
C
Behind the knee cap
D
Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Per international resuscitation standards, the brachial pulse located on the inner upper arm between the infant's elbow and shoulder must be checked. Carotid pulses are unreliable in infants due to short, plump necks.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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