ADMINISTRATION OF BLOOD COMPONENTS Flashcards
Which of the following is not a purpose of leukocyte reduction?
A.Decreases the risk of HL alloimmunization
B. Decreases the risk of transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV)
C. Decreases the risk of febrile transfusion reactions
D. Decreases the risk of GVHD
D. Decreases the risk of GVHD
This is achieved through irradiation.
According to the AABB circular, which of the ff is a contraindication of FFP transfusion?
A. Management of patients with rare specific plasma protein deficiencies, such as C1 inhibitor
B. Management of preoperative or bleeding patients who require replacement of multiple plasma coagulation factors
C. To correct a minimally elevated international normalized ratio (INR).
D. Transfusion or plasma exchange in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
(TTP)
C. To correct a minimally elevated international normalized ratio (INR).
Which pre-medication is commonly used to reduce febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions?
Antipyretics (fever reducer)
This pre-medication is used for patients who have experienced allergic reactions in the past
Antihistamines
Which of the following is an indication for use of corticosteroids as premed?
A. Patients who have had prior anaphylactoid reactions
B. Recurrent febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions
C. patients who have experienced severe rigors during transfusion
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A transfusion equipment used to prevent hypothermia
Blood warmers
A transfusion device to allow for a controlled infusion rate over a desired period
Infusion pumps
When are microaggregate filters used for transfusion?
Typically used for the theinfusion of shed autologous blood collected during or after surgery
True or false: Leuko reduction filters are universal and can be used for either red cells or platelets
False. Leukoreduction filters must be compatible with the component. filters designed for red cells or platelets may not be used interchangeably (when using LR filters during transfusion. See TM page 495)
True or false: leukoreduction filters can be used to administer granulocytes or HPCs (Hematopoietic progenitor cells).
False. LR filters should never be used for granulocytes.
Which of the following solutions can be used to flush the tubings and be used to administer at the same time as blood components(select the best choice)?
A. Dextrose
B. 0.9% sodium chloride
C. ABO compatible plasma
D. Lactated Ringer solution
B. 0.9% sodium chloride
Dextrose - May cause red cells to lose and swell
Lactated ringer solution - or other solution containing high levels of calcium may overcome the buffering capacity of the citrate anticoagulant in the blood preservative solution and cause clotting of the component.
ABO compatible plasma, 5% albumin, or plasma protein fraction are acceptable
What is the suggested flow rate of red blood cells within the first 15 minutes of transfusion in adults?
1-2 mL/ min
60 - 120 mL/ hr
After 15 minutes - as rapidly as tolerated
What is the suggested flow rate for platelets within the first 15 minutes of transfusion in adults?
2-5mL/min
120- 300 mL/hr
After 15 mins - as tolerated
What is the suggested flow rate for plasma within the first 15 minutes of transfusion in adults?
2 - 5 mL/min
120 - 300 mL/hr
After 15 minutes - as rapidly as tolerated
What is the suggested flow rate for granulocytes within the first 15 minutes of transfusion in adults?
1-2 mL/min
60 - 120 mL/hr
After 15 mins - as tolerated