When Taking Radial Pulse, a Patient Care Technician Should Do

Multiple Choice

When taking radial pulse, a patient care technician should do all of the following except:

A) Point the patient's palms downward.
B) Use the thumb to palpate the artery.
C) Use two to three fingertips to palpate the pulse at the inner wrist.
D) Assess the pulse rate, rhythm, volume, and bilateral equality.