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If an infant becomes unresponsive while you are attempting to relieve choking, what should you do next?

What are the potential problems for a client with a foley?

Order: Rocephin (Ceftriaxone) 2 G IVPB BID.  The medication is to be infused in 50 ml NS over 30 minutes.  What is the rate for this medication infusion (ml/hr) ?

What are the clinical indications for NG placement?

What are the potential problems for a client with a NG?

Order:  BOLUS dose of Heparin 1,300 units IVP STAT.  How many Units/ml (milliliters) will you administer?  (round to the nearest tenth)

When performing chest compressions on an infant, what is the recommended rate of compressions per minute?

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an infant?

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?

Placement of peripheral lines is the most commonly performed invasive procedure in acute healthcare settings with more than 1 billion lines being used annually worldwide.   The most common indication is to allow the administration of IV medications and fluids. Lines are also commonly used for phlebotomy at the time of insertion (before administration of drugs or fluids which would dilute or contaminate the blood samples).  For this module, review the IV Skills Checklist below and watch the “How to Start an IV Like a Pro” (5:24) video. Skill15-1_IV_Start.pdf Next, answer the following 7 questions.