Question

when administering blood, if the patient does not have an armband, the nurse must:
a. stop and get an armband.
b. stop and get an armband.
c. stop and get an armband.
d. all of the above.

emboli generated in hemolytic reactions lodge in:
a. kidneys.
b. brain.
c. respiratory system.
d. all of the above.

what percentage of patients receiving abo incompatible blood die as a result of the transfusion?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 50%
d. >50%

a common symptom of an anaphylactic reaction is:
a. flank pain.
b. blood in urine.
c. respiratory symptoms.
d. all of the above.

to prevent an error in the identification process, a phlebotomy sample must always be labeled with appropriate information:
a. in the hall outside the patients room.
b. in the patients room.
c. at the patients bedside after washing your hands.
d. at the nurses station after obtaining the proper sample.

hemolysis (blood cell rupture) occurs as a result of:

Explanation:

1. When administering blood, an armband is crucial for patient - identification. Without it, the nurse must stop and get one to ensure patient safety.
2. Emboli from hemolytic reactions can lodge in multiple organs including kidneys, brain, and respiratory system.
3. A significant percentage ( > 50%) of patients receiving ABO - incompatible blood die due to severe transfusion reactions.
4. Respiratory symptoms are a common sign of an anaphylactic reaction.
5. Labeling a phlebotomy sample at the patient's bedside helps prevent misidentification errors.
6. Hemolysis can occur due to improper specimen collection techniques.

Answer:

1. D. All of the above
2. D. All of the above
3. D. > 50%
4. C. Respiratory Symptoms
5. C. At the patient's bedside
6. B. Improper specimen collection