Blood Components
This component contains RBCs, plasma proteins, clotting factors and plasma, but is NOT FDA approved for civilian use
Whole Blood
Blood must begin infusing within this many minutes of leaving the blood bank
15 minutes
Hives and flushing during transfusion indicate this type of reaction
allergic reaction
this blood type is considered the universal donorn
O negative
vital signs must be taken at these three times during a transfusion
before, during and after transfusion
One unit of packed red blood cells should raise hemoglobin by about how much
1 gram
this IV fluid is the only one compatible with blood products
0.9% of normal saline
fever and chills within 15 minutes of starting a transfusion suggest this common reaction
febrile non-hemolytic reaction
this blood type is considered the universal recipient
AB positive
nurses should initiate transfusions at this rate for the first 15 minutes
slowly (a reduced rate for 15 minutes)
this product is used to reverse warfarin
fresh frozen plasma
a blood tranfusion should never hang longer than this many hours
acute hemolytic reaction
B and O
the nurse must document this if a transfusion reaction occurs, along with returning the tubing and bag
document the reaction and send the tubing and blood bag to the blood bank
obvious i know idk what else to say lol
this blood product increases osmotic pressure and shifts fluid into intravascular space
albumin
the minimum IV gauge size required for most blood transfusions
20 guage or larger
this rare but deadly complication presents with pulmonary edema and hypoxemia, most often linked to FFP
what is TRALI (transfusion related acute lung injury)
a patient with O negative blood can only safely receive from this type
O negative
name an assessment that must be monitored closely during transfusion besides vital signs
lung sounds, skin, urine output, strict I&O
this blood product does not require matching because it's pooled from multiple donors
platelets
nurses must stay with the patient for this long after starting the transfusion
15 minutes
this complication occurs when transfusion is given too quickly, leading to crackles, JVD, and hypertension
TACO (transfusion associated circulatory overload)
the presence of this antigen determines whether a person is Rh positive
D antigen
if a reaction occurs, the first nursing action is always this
STOP THE TRANSFUSION!!!!