Question

. Where would the nurse palpate the dorsalis pulse?

A. The inner aspect of the ankle below and slightly behind the medial malleolus

B. The outer aspect of the ankle below and slightly behind the lateral malleolus

C. Behind the knee in the popliteal fossa

D. Over the dorsum of the foot between the exterior tendon of the first and second toe

Answer 1

Ans) B. The outer aspect of the ankle below and slightly behind the lateral malleolus

Explaination:

- In human anatomy, the dorsalis pedis artery (dorsal artery of foot), is a blood vessel of the lower limb that carries oxygenated blood to the dorsal surface of the foot. It is located 1/3 from medial malleolus. It arises at the anterior aspect of the ankle joint and is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery.