This product needs to be constantly, gently agitated until it is administered to the patient, in order to prevent clotting.
Platelets
What components of information are you checking when performing double checking prior to blood administration?
Patient name and date of birth, product type (RBCs, FFP, etc.), check ABO-Group/RH/Antibodies, product expiration date, unit number, blood band number
If a transfusion reaction occurs, what all would need to be collected and sent to the blood bank/lab?
Blood tubing & unit, first voided urine, and pink lab tube filled with pt blood
Your patient is actively receiving 1 unit RBC & complains of tightness in chest and SOB. What would you do first?
STOP the TRANSFUSION
Which blood product requires an active blood band/T&S in order to administer?
Red Blood Cells
Your patient is receiving 1 unit PRBC, is complaining of chills, HA, and heart racing. Their VS are: HR110, Temp 101F, 22 RR, and BP is 145/86. What do you think is happening?
Febrile Transfusion Reaction
What color lab tube do you use to collecet a type and screen?
Pink
This blood test looks for antibodies that could react with donor blood.
Blood Screen (Type and Screen)
This blood test determines the patient's ABO group and Rh factor.
Blood Type (Type and Screen)
What is the longest possible amount of time a blood product can be outside of the blood bank before needing thrown out?
4 hours (to ID infusion rate divide by 3.5 hours)
What is the recommended size of IV catheter for blood product administration for adults?
20- 18* gauge
Your patient is receiving a RBC transfusion, they mention to you that they are getting lower back pain, and chest pain. What do you think is happening?
Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
What IV solution is compatible with blood products?
0.9% Normal Saline
This product is given to patients whose platelet counts may be insufficient due to cancer treatment.
Platelets - the answer was in the question... :D
How often must blood tubing be changed after it is used for blood product administration?
Every 4 hours or only for 2 of the same product
This product is used to replace actual or anticipated blood loss as evidenced by hemodynamic changes and/or low hemoglobin.
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Your patient is receiving 1 unit PLT and is complaining of itching, tightness in chest, and feels flushed. What do you think is happening?
Allergic Transfusion Reaction
How long should you remain with the patient after initiation of RBC transfusion?
First 15 minutes