Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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Distal circulation should be assessed at which of the following pulse locations for a young man who fell and landed on his outstretched hand, resulting in pain and deformity to the left midshaft forearm?

brachial
pedal
popliteal
radial

The correct answer is: brachial

Assessing the distal circulation in this scenario is crucial to evaluate the vascular status beyond the site of injury. In the case of a young man with potential trauma to the left midshaft forearm after a fall, the brachial pulse should be assessed. This location is the most appropriate as it is proximal to the injury site, allowing for the assessment of blood flow beyond the potentially affected area. Checking the brachial pulse will provide essential information on perfusion to the injured extremity. The other pulse locations mentioned in the question, such as pedal, popliteal, and radial, are further distal and not as suitable for assessing circulation in this specific scenario.