Blood Transfusions
This solution is used to prime blood tubing.
What is Normal Saline (0.9%)?
pH 7.24, PaCO₂ 53, HCO₃ 24 indicates this disorder.
What is respiratory acidosis?
The population most at risk for sickle cell disease.
Who are African Americans?
The most serious complication of diverticulosis.
What is diverticulitis?
The most common risk factor for pancreatitis.
What is alcohol abuse?
Blood must be started within this many minutes after pickup.
What is 20-30 minutes?
pH 7.0, HCO₃ 18, PaCO₂ 40 indicates this disorder.
What is metabolic acidosis?
The best prevention strategy for sickle cell crisis.
What is adequate hydration?
Clients with GERD should avoid these foods.
What are spicy/highly seasoned foods?
Before a paracentesis, the nurse should most importantly ensure the client does this to prevent any serious injury.
What is empty the bladder?
Blood transfusions should be completed within this max timeframe.
What is 4 hours?
Diabetic ketoacidosis commonly causes this acid-base imbalance.
What is metabolic acidosis?
This symptom is most common during a vaso-occlusive crisis.
What is severe bone and joint pain?
Long-term ulcerative colitis increases risk for this disease.
What is colon cancer?
Daily assessment for ascites includes measuring this.
What is abdominal girth?
Chills, itching, and fever during transfusion require this immediate action.
What is stop the transfusion?
This ABG value primarily reflects respiratory status.
What is PaCO₂?
This factor commonly triggers a sickle cell crisis.
What is infection?
FREQUENT Bloody diarrhea is a classic finding in this disorder.
What is ulcerative colitis?
This laboratory value is most important in hepatic encephalopathy.
What is ammonia?
The preferred IV catheter size for blood administration.
What is 18 gauge?
This is the normal Bicarbonate range in an ABG panel?
What is 22-26?
Clients with sickle cell anemia experience fatigue because they have fewer of these cells.
What are red blood cells?
Severe abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, and fever in Crohn's disease suggest this complication
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!!!
The most specific laboratory markers for acute pancreatitis.
What is serum amylase and lipase?