Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

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After determining that an 8-year-old child is unresponsive, what is the best site to check for a pulse?

Femoral artery

Carotid artery

Brachial artery

Radial artery

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Step 1: Understand the context of the problem. The question is asking about the best site to check for a pulse in an unresponsive 8-year-old child. This involves knowledge of anatomy and physiology, specifically the circulatory system and pulse points.

Step 2: Recall the major pulse points in the human body. Common pulse points include the carotid artery (neck), brachial artery (upper arm), radial artery (wrist), and femoral artery (groin). Each has specific uses depending on the situation and age of the individual.

Step 3: Consider the age of the child. For infants (under 1 year old), the brachial artery is typically used to check for a pulse. For children older than 1 year, the carotid artery is generally preferred because it is easier to locate and provides a strong pulse signal.

Step 4: Evaluate the accessibility of the pulse points in an emergency situation. The carotid artery is located in the neck and is often the most accessible and reliable site for checking a pulse in an unresponsive child over 1 year old.

Step 5: Conclude that the carotid artery is the best site to check for a pulse in an unresponsive 8-year-old child, based on anatomical location, ease of access, and reliability of the pulse signal.