Question

select all of the following which are common pulse sites.
apical
femoral
popliteal
radial
sternal

Explanation:

To determine common pulse sites:

• Apical (heart apex, used for apical - radial pulse deficit), Femoral (groin, used in emergencies), Popliteal (behind knee, used in lower limb assessments), Radial (wrist, most common for routine checks) are common pulse sites.
• Sternal is not a pulse site (it's related to chest structure, not pulse palpation).

Answer:

A. Apical, B. Femoral, C. Popliteal, D. Radial