Demonstrate how to check the carotid pulse
What will be an ideal response?
Steps for checking the carotid pulse:
1. Locate the carotid artery:
a. Place fingers on the patient’s larynx
b. Slide fingers into the groove between the trachea and the muscles on the side of the neck
2. Check the pulse for at least 6 seconds, but not more than 10 seconds
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An established patient is one who has received professional services from the physician, or from another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice, within the past __________ years
a. one b. two c. three d. four
While preparing a tray for endodontic therapy, the dentist tells you that he will need to isolate the tooth for the procedure. In response to this request, what would you place on the tray?
cotton rolls a dental dam, frame, and clamp gauze 2 × 2 squares a surgical suction tip