Which of the following statements made by an EMT shows he correctly understands capillary refill?

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The correct understanding of capillary refill is demonstrated with choice D, which states that a capillary refill test for a child must be assessed at room temperature and be less than 2 seconds to be considered normal. Capillary refill is a measure of peripheral perfusion and indicates how well blood is flowing to the capillaries. A delay in capillary refill time may indicate inadequate perfusion, which can be a sign of shock or other serious medical conditions. Capillary refill time is typically assessed by applying pressure to a finger or toe until it blanches and then releasing the pressure, observing how long it takes for the color to return. A normal capillary refill time is usually less than 2 seconds in adults and less than 2-3 seconds in children.

Which of the Following Statements Made by an EMT Shows