Question
Which finger should you NOT use when taking a pulse?
A. Thumb
B. Middle
C. Pinky
D. Index
A. Thumb
B. Middle
C. Pinky
D. Index
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. Thumb
You should avoid using your thumb when taking a pulse because it has its own pulse, which can make it difficult to accurately feel the pulse of the patient. The index and middle fingers are typically used for this purpose.
You should avoid using your thumb when taking a pulse because it has its own pulse, which can make it difficult to accurately feel the pulse of the patient. The index and middle fingers are typically used for this purpose.