Which step is usually not performed when finding a pulse?

a) using the carotid arteries on either side of the neck

b) counting the number of heartbeats for six seconds

c) making a fist to find a pulse in the wrist

d) multiplying the total number of heartbeats by six

Pulse means measure of human heart beat. Use your other hand to place two fingertips  in the groove on the forearm, down from the fold of the wrist and about an inch along from the base of your thumb
 counting the number of heartbeats for six seconds  is usually NOT performed when finding a pulse