Blood Transfusions Flashcards
1
Q
Universal donor
A
O neg
2
Q
Universal recipient
A
AB Pos
3
Q
Who should NOT receive Rh pos blood?
A
Rh neg pt
4
Q
What are the some transfusion reactions?
A
1) Hemolytic
2) Allergic
3) Febrile
5
Q
What are the S/S of a transfusion reaction?
A
SOB, chest pain/tightness, fever, back pain, anxiety, tachycardia, hypotension
6
Q
What is done if a reaction occurs during a transfusion?
A
Stop transfusion, Change IV tubing, keep IV open w/ NS, Notify MD and blood bank, stay with pt to monitor S/S, return blood bag/ tubing/labels to blood bank, document
7
Q
What is done for the first 15 minutes of transfusion?
A
Stay with pt
