Bone Marrow & Blood Transfusions

Question 1

What is a function of a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration?

Answer 1

A bone marrow biopsy offers detailed information about the condition of the types, amount and condition of newly forming blood cells. It is used to diagnose numerous conditions such as anemias, infectious diseases, leukemias etc.

Question 2

What is the bone marrow biopsy and aspiration procedure?

Answer 2

Its a painful procedure performed by the Physician, and the patient is offered either IV sedation or a local anesthetic. A syringe is used to draw the liquid portion of the bone marrow (aspiration) and a different needle is inserted for the bone marrow biopsy where a core sample is taken.

Question 3

What req forms are required for a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration?

Answer 3

1 x consent form

2 x request for bone marrow reqs

Question 4

How do you a symbolize a bone marrow biopsy & aspiration order?

Answer 4

Kx2, RMOx3, Dept Aware

Question 5

What are the 4 different blood types?

Answer 5

A, B, AB and O

Question 6

Prior to a Blood Transfusion, what needs to be done?

Answer 6

G&S (group and screen), T&S (type and screen)

Question 7

What req forms are required for a blood transfusion?

Answer 7

1 x consent form
1 x Transfusion Medicine
1 x blood/blood product administration record

Question 8

How do you symbolize a blood transfusion order?

Answer 8

K, RMOx2 (dept aware is for STAT only)

Question 9

Name 3 blood tests that may be ordered prior to a transfusion.

Answer 9

G & S (group and screen)
T & S (type and screen)
T & XM (type and crossmatch)