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BLOOD TRANSFUSION Flashcards

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What percentage of the human body weight is blood?

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“7%”

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2
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How many liters of blood are approximately in the human body?

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“5 liters”

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What is the main function of blood in the body?

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“To carry substances such as nutrients and oxygen”

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What does RBC stand for?

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“Red Blood Cell”

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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“To carry oxygen from the lungs around the body to every cell”

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6
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What protein in red blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen?

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“Hemoglobin”

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7
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What is hematocrit?

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“A measurement of the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood”

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8
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What percentage of blood is composed of red blood cells?

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“44%”

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9
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What is the main role of white blood cells?

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“To fight pathogenic diseases and infections as part of the immune system”

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10
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Where are white blood cells produced?

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“In bone marrow”

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11
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What percentage of blood is composed of white blood cells?

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“<1%”

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12
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What is the role of plasma in blood?

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“To carry RBCs

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13
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What percentage of blood is plasma?

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“55%”

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14
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What is the function of platelets?

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“To form scabs and stop bleeding from cuts”

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15
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What percentage of blood is composed of platelets?

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“<1%”

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16
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What is the normal range of RBC for men?

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“4.35–5.65 million/mm3”

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What is the normal range of RBC for women?

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“3.92–5.13 million/mm3”

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18
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What is the normal WBC count range?

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“4

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19
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What is the normal range for platelet count?

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“150

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20
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What is the normal hematocrit range for men?

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“41–53%”

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What is the normal hematocrit range for women?

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“36–46%”

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What is the normal hemoglobin range for men?

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“13.5–17.5 g/dL”

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23
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What is the normal hemoglobin range for women?

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“12.0–16.0 g/dL”

24
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What blood types can an O+ person receive?

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“O (+/-)”

25
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What blood types can an O- person receive?

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“O (-)”

26
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What blood types can an A+ person receive?

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“A (+/-) or O (+/-)”

27
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What blood types can an AB+ person receive?

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“AB

28
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What is the RH factor?

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“An inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells”

29
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What is cross matching?

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“A test to avoid transfusing incompatible RBCs for both donor and recipient”

30
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What volume is in one unit of whole blood?

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“450 mL”

31
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In what situations is whole blood transfusion commonly used?

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“Acute massive bleeding

32
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What is packed RBC used for?

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“To increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood in anemia and replace blood in chronic and acute blood loss”

33
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What volume is in one unit of packed RBC?

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“250-300 mL”

34
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How many bags of packed RBC can the human body accommodate before requiring calcium gluconate?

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“8 bags”

35
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What is autologous RBC used for?

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“For blood replacement following planned elective surgery”

36
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How much should each unit of platelets increase platelet count?

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“About 5000/microliter”

37
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How long can platelets be stored in a closed system?

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“5 days”

38
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What is fresh frozen plasma primarily used for?

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“To provide clotting factors”

39
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What is the shelf life of fresh frozen plasma if frozen?

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“Up to 1 year”

40
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Does fresh frozen plasma need to be cross-matched?

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“No”

41
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What is the purpose of albumin as a blood product?

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“To act as a blood volume expander and provide plasma protein”

42
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What is the main function of cryoprecipitate?

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“To provide clotting factors

43
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Name two types of reactions to blood transfusions.

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“Hemolytic and febrile reactions”

44
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What are common symptoms of a hemolytic reaction?

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“Fever

45
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What is the intervention for a hemolytic reaction?

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“Discontinue transfusion

46
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What are common symptoms of a febrile reaction?

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“Fever

47
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What is the intervention for a febrile reaction?

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“Discontinue transfusion

48
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What are signs of an allergic reaction during a blood transfusion?

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“Flushing

49
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What is the intervention for an allergic reaction during a blood transfusion?

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“Discontinue transfusion

50
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What are symptoms of circulatory overload during blood transfusion?

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“Dyspnea

51
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What is the intervention for circulatory overload?

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“Place client upright

52
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What is the intervention for a septic reaction?

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“Discontinue transfusion

53
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What is immune thrombocytopenia?

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“A condition where the immune system clears platelets from circulation

54
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What is petechiae?

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“Tiny red or purple dots on the lower legs resembling a rash”

55
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What is purpura?

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“Larger red

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