Blood Products Flashcards
1
Q
PRBC’s (packed red blood cells) are ALWAYS given with
A
0.9 normal saline
2
Q
What are leukocyte filters used for?
A
To prevent febrile reactions
3
Q
Prevention of Transfusion reactions
A
ALWAYS check blood at client’s bedside with another RN or MD
4
Q
What should you do when there is a reaction? Acute hemolytic, febrile, allergic, bacterial contamination
A
STOP the transfusion
