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Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices 5th Edition – Paula Howard – Complete Study Guide and Reference Notes

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This document summarizes key concepts from the 5th edition of Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices by Paula Howard (ISBN: 9780323697392). It covers fundamental and advanced topics in immunohematology, including blood group systems, compatibility testing, transfusion reactions, donor selection, and component therapy. Designed for students and professionals, it serves as a comprehensive study aid and quick-reference resource aligned with modern transfusion practice guidelines.

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NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022
 Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an
older clientafter
intravenous pylegraphy?
A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day
B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is
tiring.
C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid
every hourfor the next 2
days
D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately
notify thehealth care
provider if it should decrease.
The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for the next day
andimmediately
notify the health care provider if it should decrease.
 A client has altered renal function and is being treated at
home. Thenurse recognizes
that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the
weekly visitsis
A) difference in the intake and output
B) changes in the mucous membranes
C) skin turgor
D) weekly weight

NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022

,NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022
The correct answer is D: weekly weight
 A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome.Whichinformation is
most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
A) It is a condition in which one or more tumors called
gastrinomas form inthe pancreas
or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
B) It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider
any findingsof peptic
ulcers
c)Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any
pepticulcers and, if
possible, surgery to remove any tumors
D)With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers
mayoccur at unusual
areas of the stomach or intestine
The correct answer is B: It is critical to report promptly to your
health careprovider any
findings of peptic ulcers .




NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022

,NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022
 A primigravida in the third trimester is hospitalized
forpreeclampsia.
The nurse
determines that the client’s blood pressure is increasing. Which
actionshould the nurse
take first?
A) Check the protein level in urine
B) Have the client turn to the left side
C) Take the temperature
D) Monitor the urine output
The correct answer is B: Have the client turn to the left side
 The nurse is caring for a client in atrial fibrillation. The atrial
heart rateis 250 and the
ventricular rate is controlled at 75. Which of the following
findings iscause for the most
concern?
A) Diminished bowel sounds
B) Loss of appetite
C) A cold, pale lower leg
D) Tachypnea
The correct answer is C: A cold, pale lower leg
 The client with infective endocarditis must be assessed
frequently bythe home health

NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022

, NURS 4470 HESI EXIT RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED BEST GRADED
A+ LATEST 2021/2022
nurse. Which finding suggests that antibiotic therapy is not
effective, andmust be
reported by the nurse immediately to the healthcare provider?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 degrees Celsius)
C) Diffuse macular rash
D) Muscle tenderness
The correct answer is B: Fever of 103 degrees F (39.5 degrees C)
 A client who had a vasectomy is in the post recovery
unit at anoutpatient clinic. Which
of these points is most important to be reinforced by the nurse?
A) Until the health care provider has determined that your
ejaculatedoesn't contain
sperm, continue to use another form of contraception.
B) This procedure doesn't impede the production of male
hormones or theproduction of
sperm in the testicles. The sperm can no longer enter your semen
and nosperm are in
your ejaculate.
C) After your vasectomy, strenuous activity needs to be
avoided for atleast 48 hours. If




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A+ LATEST 2021/2022
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