Question

what type of hemolytic transfusion reaction is most severe? a. abo b. rh c. o+ d. none of the above 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. policy states that the nurse verifies the completed blood product pick - up request with the md’s 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. what percentage of patients receiving a blood transfusion experience fever, chills, and itching? a. 1/100 b. 1/1000 c. 1/2500 d. none of the above theoretically the universal recipient is blood type: a. o+ b. o - c. ab+ d. clotting. what percentage of patients receiving abo incompatible blood die as a result of the transfusion? a. 1% b. 20% c. 50% d. >50%

Explanation:

1. ABO hemolytic transfusion reactions are the most severe due to strong antibody - antigen reactions.
2. Patient identification is crucial before blood administration, so if no arm - band, the nurse must stop and get one.
3. Verifying the Blood Product Pick - up Request with the MD's Blood order checks patient name, blood product, and attributes for accuracy.
4. Approximately 1/100 patients receiving a blood transfusion experience fever, chills, and itching.
5. The universal recipient is AB+ as it has no antibodies against A, B, or Rh antigens.
6. A significant percentage ( > 50%) of patients receiving ABO incompatible blood die due to severe reactions.

Answer:

1. A. ABO
2. D. All of the above
3. D. All of the above
4. A. 1/100
5. C. AB+
6. D. >50%