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1
Q

What must be received before a transfusion is started?

A

Signed written consent

2
Q

What Blood type is considered universal and can be used for all other donors?

A

Type 0 Negative

3
Q

What blood type is considered the universal recipient and can receive all blood

A

Type AB positive

4
Q

What is the most common infection spread through blood transfusion?

A

Hepatitis B

5
Q

In order to determine donor compatibility, what must be done?

A

Type and cross match

6
Q

What must be done to determine a client’s baseline before starting transfusion?

A

Take vital signs

7
Q

What size IV must the client have?

A

18G with a filter needle

8
Q

How many nurses confirm the unit of blood?

A

2

9
Q

How long after blood is removed from blood bank’s refrigerator do you have to start it?

A

30 mnutes

10
Q

How long must you stay with the client after transfusion has started?

A

15 minutes

11
Q

How many mL’s are in one unit of packed red blood cells?

A

about 250 mL

12
Q

What are the signs of an adverse reaction?

A

Restlessness, nausea, hives, SOB, fever, chills, back pain

13
Q

What do you do if an adverse reaction occurs?

A

Stop blood and run the normal saline that hangs with blood, do vitals, notify physician and blood bank. Make sure urine and blood cultures are done.

14
Q

Why must you run blood at a slow rate?

A

Because running blood fast can cause fluid overload

15
Q

What drug is also used to treat anemia because it increases red blood cell production?

A

Epogen ( epoetin alfa)

16
Q

Clients taking Epogen should be monitored for what?

A

Hypertension and seizures

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