Hemolytic Reactions

Question 1

Transfusion Reaction: Initial Signs

Answer 1

Fever, chills, back pain, dyspnea, hypotension, dark urine.

Question 2

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: Cause

Answer 2

Rh incompatibility between mother and fetus, leading to RBC destruction in the fetus.

Question 3

Transfusion Reaction: Immediate Nursing Actions

Answer 3

Stop transfusion, maintain IV access with saline, notify physician, monitor vitals, send blood back to the lab for analysis.

Question 4

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: Prevention

Answer 4

Administer Rhogam to Rh-negative mothers at 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours postpartum if baby is Rh-positive.

Question 5

Transfusion Reaction: Types of Reactions

Answer 5

Acute hemolytic, febrile non-hemolytic, allergic, anaphylactic, transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI).

Question 6

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: Treatment Options

Answer 6

Intrauterine transfusion, early delivery, phototherapy, exchange transfusion after birth.