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Blood Type A |
Type A antigens in RBC Anti B antibodies in plasma Can recieve type A/O |
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Blood Type B |
Type B self antigen in RBC Anti A type antibodies in plasma Can recieve type B/O |
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Blood Type AB |
Type A/B self antigens in RBC No anti A/B antibodies in plasma Can receive all blood types (Universal reciever) |
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Blood Type O |
No type A/B self antigens in RBCs Both anti A/B antibodies in plasma Can recieve type O Can donate to all types (universal donor) |
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Universal reciever |
Blood type AB |
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Universal Donor |
Blood type O- |
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Who can RH- give blood to? |
Bothe RH-/RH+ |
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Who can RH+ give blood to? |
RH+ |
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What needs to be established before giving a blood transfusion to a patient? |
Type and crossmatch Matching donars blood with recipients blood |
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What must be signed by the patient before administering a blood transfusion? |
Informed consent |
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What type of blood tubing is used for a blood transfusion? |
Y tubing |
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What is the only thing that can be running while giving a blood transfusion? |
0.9% NS |
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What is important to obtain before giving a blood transfusion? |
Baseline vitals CBC |
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In what time frame does a blood transfusion need to be done within? |
4 hours |
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How long does a nurse need to be with the patient after starting a blood tranfusion? |
15 mins |
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What is the first thing I should do if I suspect an allergic reaction to the blood being transfused? |
Stop transfusion Keep line open with NS Contact provider Monitor VS/urine output |
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Allergic Reaction |
Facial flushing Hives/rash |
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Febrile Reaction |
Fever/chills/anxiety Headache Tachycardia Tachypnea |
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Hemolytic Reaction |
Most severe Hypotension Tacycardia Tachypnea Chest pain Apprehension Low back pain Fever/chills |