Statistics provided by the U.S Census Bureau predict that ____ percent of the total population in the United States will be older than 65 in 2050

Which of the following statements regarding fire escapes is MOST accurate?

A. They are not permitted in new construction. B. They have no means of limiting unwanted access. C. They are able to support the required live load created during evacations. D. They are rarely anchored to the building; most are supported at ground level.

You have been called to assess a conscious infant whose chief complaint is vomiting for the past two hours. When assessing his pulse, you should FIRST check which pulse?

A) Brachial B) Carotid C) Radial D) Pedal