Question

emboli generated in hemolytic reactions lodge in:
a. kidneys.
b. brain.
c. respiratory system.
d. all of the above.
theorectically the universal donor is blood type:
a. o+
b. o-
c. ab+
d. none of the above.
the first symptoms seen in any transfusion reaction is:
a. flank pain.
b. blood in urine.
c. chills and fever.
d. coughing.
a common symptom of an anaphylactic reaction is:
a. flank pain.
b. blood in urine.
c. respiratory symptoms.
d. all of the above.
why does the policy state that the nurse is to notify the medical receptionist that she/he is going to be in a patients room hanging blood?
a. to let the mr know where to find her/him in case a physician calls.
b. to inform the mr that a high risk procedure is in progress and therefore to avoid nonemergency calls.
c. to assist nursing personnel in locating him/her if they want to ask question.
d. because many mrs are just nosey.
policy states that the nurse verifies the completed blood product pick - up request with the mds blood order, why?
a. to check for the correctness of pt. name.
b. to check for correctness of blood product.
c. to check for correctness of attributes.
d. all of the above.
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Explanation:

1. Emboli from hemolytic reactions can lodge in multiple organs including kidneys, brain and respiratory system.
2. Blood type O - is the universal donor as it lacks A, B and Rh antigens.
3. Chills and fever are often the first symptoms of a transfusion reaction.
4. Respiratory symptoms are a common sign of an anaphylactic reaction.
5. Notifying the medical receptionist helps in case a physician calls to locate the nurse.
6. Verifying the blood product pick - up request with the MD's order checks name, product and attributes.

Answer:

1. D. All of the above
2. B. O -
3. C. Chills and Fever
4. C. Respiratory Symptoms
5. A. To let the MR know where to find her/him in case a physician calls.
6. D. All of the above