Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1597 (Set 49)

Where can a rescuer most easily check to determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — carotid artery in the neck

The carotid artery in the neck provides the most accessible and reliable pulse point in an adult emergency, maintaining strong pulsations even when peripheral circulation diminishes.

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