Blood Transfusions Flashcards

1
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Anticoagulants

A

interfere with blood clotting and growth of new clots

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2
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Fibrinolytics

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selectively degrade threads in an existing blood clot

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3
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Platelet inhibitor

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prevents platelets from clumping together

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4
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The higher the INR…

A

the thinner blood is

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5
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Range for INR

A

0.7-1.8

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6
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Warfarin therapy INR range

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2.0-3.0

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7
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Autologous

A

Self donated blood

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8
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Allogenic

A

blood from the same species

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9
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Donor directed

A

blood donation from a specific person

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10
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Function of albumin

A

regulate osmotic fluid

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11
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Febrile blood transfusion reaction s/s

A

chills
fever
headache
tachycardia
anxiety
flushing

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12
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Hemolytic blood transfusion reaction s/s

A

low back pain
hypotension
tachycardia
chest pain
tachypnea
hypotension

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13
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Allergic blood transfusion reaction s/s

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Mild: hives, pruritus, facial flushing
Severe: SOB, bronchospasms

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14
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Nursing interventions if a pt has a blood transfusion reaction

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STOP THE TRANSFUSION
change IV tubing
treat symptoms
recheck crossmatch record with unit

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15
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Nursing interventions for hemolytic reaction

Besides stopping the infusion

A

obtain 2 blood samples distal to infusion site
obtain UA for hemoglobinuria
monitor fluid/electrolytes
evaluate calcium levels

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16
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what is a hemolytic reaction?

A

blood cells rupture or lysis; caused by blood type or rh incompatibility

17
Q

Platelet infusion: things to remember

A

infuse 15-30 min
Y tubing is required
ABO compatible only
1 unit raise platelets 5 to 10,00

18
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Fresh Frozen Plasma Cryoprecipitate: things to remember

A

Used for clotting disorders
ABO compatible only
Frozen for up to a year
infuse over 30-60 min
Y tubing!

19
Q

What to do after discontinuing an infusion? In order

A

Take VS and complete transfusion sheet
discard bag and tubing in biohazard
get a new infusion set if a second unit is ordered
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