ATI Skills Module 3.0: Blood Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Skills Module 3.0: Blood Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified How long can a unit of blood hang before it must be completed or stopped? 4 hours What is the maximum time allowed between receiving blood from the lab and starting the transfusion? 30 minutes What type of IV access is recommended for administering a unit of blood? A large-bore catheter, preferably 18- to 20-gauge What solution should be used to flush IV tubing before and after a blood transfusion? 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) How often should vital signs be checked during a blood transfusion? 2 Before starting, 15 minutes after starting, and then per facility policy (usually hourly) What is the nurse’s first action if a client develops chills, fever, and back pain during a transfusion? Stop the transfusion immediately What should be done with the blood bag and tubing after a suspected transfusion reaction? Send them to the blood bank for analysis How long should the nurse remain with the client after starting a transfusion? At least the first 15 minutes What is the purpose of using a blood filter in the transfusion tubing? To trap clots and debris in the blood product What is the appropriate action if the client has a temperature of 100.5°F before transfusion? Notify the provider before initiating the transfusion 3 If a client reports itching during a transfusion, what should the nurse do first? Stop the transfusion and assess for further signs of a reaction Which lab value is most important to verify before administering packed red blood cells? Hemoglobin level What is the first step before starting a blood transfusion? Verify the client’s identity and match it with the blood product How is blood product compatibility verified? By checking client ID with the blood product using two licensed personnel What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent before transfusion? To ensure the client understands risks, benefits, and alternatives What is a common symptom of a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction? Fever and chills 4 What is a sign of a hemolytic transfusion reaction? Chest pain, back pain, hypotension, and hematuria What is the most serious type of transfusion reaction? Acute hemolytic reaction