2023-2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, What are the findings for acute hemolytic transfusion reaction and time of onset? -
ANSWER chills, fever, low-back pain, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, chest
tightening or pain, tachypnea, nausea, anxiety, hemoglobinuria, and impending sense of
doom. Immediate or can manifest during subsequent infusions.
What are the nursing actions for hemolytic transfusion reaction? - ANSWER 1. Stop
transfusion
2. Remove blood from IV access. AVOID infusing further blood products.
3. Initiate an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride using new tubing
4. monitory vital signs and fluid status
5. Send the blood bag and admin set to lab for testing
Nurse is preparing to administer packed RBCs to a client who has Hgb of 6 g/dL. Which
is the next action to perform during the first 15 minutes of the transfusion? - ANSWER
Assess for hemolytic transfusion reaction
When can a febrile transfusion reaction happen after a client received blood products? -
ANSWER Commonly occurs 2 hr after
Name the findings of febrile transfusion reaction - ANSWER Anti-WBC antibodies, chills
(increase of 1·C (2·F) or greater from pretransfusion temp, flushing, hypotension,
tachycardia
A nurse is monitoring a client who began receiving a unit of packed RBCs 10 min ago.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a febrile
transfusion reaction? - ANSWER Heart rate change from 88/min to 120/min.
Client appears flushed
When can an "allergic" transfusion reaction happen? - ANSWER During or up to 24 hrs
after