Question

question 12 of 12 your patient has lost >1000 cc blood, needs > 5 units of blood and t&s is not available. select best answe order mtp and wait until the t&s has been completed and give crossmatched blood order ebr and give as much uncrossmatched blood as needed order ebr and wait until the t&s has been completed and give crossmatched blood order mtp and ebr and give 4 units of uncrossmatched blood then switch to crossmatched un

Explanation:

In a situation where a patient has lost >1000 cc of blood (needing ≥5 units) and type & screen (T&S) is not available, the appropriate action is to order an emergency blood release (EBR) and give uncrossmatched blood as needed. This is because in acute massive hemorrhage, waiting for T&S or crossmatching can delay life - saving transfusion. Ordering MTP (massive transfusion protocol) and waiting is incorrect as we can't wait. Giving crossmatched blood is not feasible as T&S is not done. The option about 4 units of uncrossmatched and then switching is also incorrect as the patient needs ≥5 units and we should give uncrossmatched as needed without a fixed 4 - unit limit first.

Answer:

Order EBR and give as much uncrossmatched blood as needed