Question

If a patient collapses and is nonresponsive, which artery is the BEST place to check for a pulse?

(1 point)
Responses

radial
radial

brachial
brachial

popliteal
popliteal

carotid

Answer 1

In the case of a patient who collapses and is nonresponsive, the BEST place to check for a pulse is the **carotid artery**. This is because the carotid artery is easily accessible in an unconscious patient and provides a strong pulse that indicates blood flow to the brain.