| A | B |
|---|
| What is the greatest threat to the client receiving a blood transfusion? | incompatibility |
| Hemolytic reaction | immunogenic reaction resulting from Rh incompatibility |
| How long do I have to start the blood transfusion after receiving the blood from blood bank? | 10 minutes |
| How many units of blood can be infused through the same blood tubing set? | 2 units |
| How long should the blood transfusion be running? | 1-4 hours |
| Prior to requesting the blood from blood bank, what do you need to do? | Ensure IV access, prime blood tubing set, obtain consent, client education |
| Red blood cells | replace blood loss or increase oxygen supply |
| Platelets | prevent or control bleeding |
| Plasma | increase factor levels |
| TRALI | transfusion-related acute lung injury |
| Where do I verify the blood I received from the blood bank? | At the bedside! |
| How many people must verify the blood? | 2- RN or 1 RN and 1LPN |
