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16 Cards in this Set
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What must be received before a transfusion is started? |
Signed written consent |
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What blood type is considered universal & can be used for all other donors? |
Type O Negative |
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What blood type is considered the universal recipient & can receive all blood? |
Type AB Positive |
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What is the most common infection spread through blood transfusion? |
Hepatitis B |
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In order to determine donor compatibility, what must be done? |
Type & cross match |
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What must be done to determine a client’s baseline before starting blood transfusion? |
Take vital signs |
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What size IV must the client have? |
18G with a filter needle |
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How many nurses confirm the unit of blood? |
2 |
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How long after blood is removed from blood bank’s refrigerator do you have to start it? |
30 minutes |
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How long must you stay with the client after transfusion is started? |
15 minutes |
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How many mLs are in one unit of packed red blood cells? |
About 250 mL |
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What are the signs of an adverse reaction? |
Restlessness, nausea, hives, SOB, fever, chills, back pain |
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What do you do if an adverse reaction occurs? |
Stop blood & run the normal saline that hangs with blood, do vitals, notify HCP & blood bank. *Make sure urine & blood cultures are done. |
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Why must you run blood at a slow rate? |
Because running blood fast can cause fluid overload. |
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What drug is also used to treat anemia because it increases red blood cell production? |
Epogen (Epietin Alfa) |
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Clients taking Epogen should be monitored for what? |
Hypertension & seizures |
