ATI (Skills Modules 3.0) - Blood Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI (Skills Modules 3.0) - Blood Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Before administering blood, what is the nurse’s priority step? A. Prime the IV line with dextrose B. Verify the client’s identity and blood product with another nurse C. Ask the client if they have received blood before D. Document the blood type in the chart What is the appropriate fluid to use with a blood transfusion? A. Dextrose 5% in water B. 0.9% sodium chloride C. Lactated Ringer’s D. Sterile water Which of the following signs during a transfusion requires the nurse to stop the infusion immediately? 2 A. Mild hunger B. Sleepiness C. Chills and fever D. A need to urinate How long should the nurse remain with the client at the start of a blood transfusion? A. 5 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 30 minutes D. Until the transfusion is halfway done What is the maximum time for infusing a unit of packed red blood cells? A. 4 hours B. 3 hours C. 2 hours D. 1 hour What is the first action if the client develops itching during a transfusion? 3 A. Stop the transfusion and assess B. Call the provider after the transfusion finishes C. Give a snack and monitor D. Flush the line with normal saline and continue What equipment is essential when starting a blood transfusion? A. Foley catheter B. Y-tubing with a filter C. NG tube D. Nebulizer A client receiving a transfusion starts to wheeze and become short of breath. What should the nurse do first? A. Stop the transfusion B. Elevate the head of the bed C. Call respiratory therapy D. Offer a glass of water 4 Why is it important to check vital signs before starting a transfusion? A. To estimate hydration status B. To establish a baseline in case of reaction C. To confirm blood type D. To reduce the chance of fever