Blood Administration
_______ are responsible for protecting the body from invasion by foreign substances such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Leukocytes
An acute transfusion reaction is one that occurs within 24 hours after a transfusion.
True
An individual who is Rh can be exposed to Rh- blood without problems.
True
The most common cause of a transfusion reaction is the inadvertent administration of incompatible blood.
True
Complications from blood transfusions can occur up to __ days post-transfusion
14
Where are red blood cells produced?
Bone marrow
For blood administration, the IV catheter must be at least a ___ gauge catheter.
20
Blood cannot be returned to the blood bank after __ minutes of warming at room temperature
30
Blood should be warmed to ___ - ___ °C before infusing.
32-37
Patient with hepatic disease may be prone to which of the following complications following a massive blood transfusion?
Ammonia intoxication
Your multi-trauma patient has received 20 units of blood. You begin to see EKG changes and suspect citrate toxicity. Which of the following medications would be indicated?
Calcium
An individual who is RH- can be exposed to Rh blood without problems.
False
_______ is typically used to correct a coagulation factor deficiency
Fresh frozen plasma
Which of the following best describes the function of 2,3-DPG?
It is the "crowbar" that forces oxygen off of the hemoglobin
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the administration of fresh frozen plasma?
It should be administered as fast as the patient can tolerate
Which of the following medication can be safely added to blood bag or given in IV tubing while blood is being administered?
No medication can be safely added
Which of the following is typically used to prime the IV blood tubing?
Normal saline
Which of the following is the universal donor?
O negative
Which of the following would be best suited for a patient in massive hemorrhagic shock?
Whole blood
_______ is typically used to improve oxygen carrying capacity
Whole blood
