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RNSG 2539 EXAM 1 (Perfusion, Clotting, Fluid
and Electrolytes) Questions With Complete
Solutions


allergic reaction to transfused blood
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hives, itching, anaphylaxis
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MI EKG changes
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1. peaked T waves (early)
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2. ST segment elevation (indicates transmural injury/acute infarct)
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3. Q waves (indicates necrosis; late; specific)
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4. T wave inversion (sensitive but nor specific)
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5. ST segment depression (indicates subendocardial injury)
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nursing interventions to allergic reaction to blood product
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stop transfusion and keep vein open with normal saline
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notify primary care provider immediately
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administer antihistamine parenterally as necessary
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Febrile reaction to blood transfusion
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fever, chills, headache, malaise
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nursing interventions to febrile reaction to blood product
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stop transfusion immediately and keep vein open with normal saline
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notify primary care provider
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,treat symptoms
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hemolytic transfusion: incompatibility of blood product
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immediate onset of facial flushing, fever, chills, headache, low back pain, shock
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nursing intervention for hemolytic transfusion incompatibility of a blood product
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stop infusion immediately and keep vein open with normal saline
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notify md |




obtain blood samples from the site
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obtain first voided urine
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treat shock if present
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send unit, tubing, and filter to lab
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draw blood sample for geologic testing and send urine specimen to lab
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circulatory overload: too much blood administered
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dyspnea, dry cough, pulmonary edema
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nursing interventions for circulatory overload of blood product
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slow or stop infusion
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monitor VS |




notify primary care provider
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place in upright position with feet dependent
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bacterial reaction of blood product
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,fever, hypertension, dry, flushed skin
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nursing interventions of a blood product
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stop infusion immediately
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obtain culture of patients blood and return blood bad to lab
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notify primary care provider
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administer antibiotics as ordered | | |




cross matching |




the process of determining compatibility between blood specimens
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nurses should have another nurse check off what prior to administering a blood
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product
blood type |


Rh factor
|


donation ID # | |


expiration date |


date/time issued |


baseline vital signs | |




prime blood tubing with what
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normal saline |




facility policy when administering blood products
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frequency is normally 15 min first hour, every hour after 4 hours
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what timeframe should you administer blood within
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30 min of receiving from bank = hung
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4 hours = administered and complete
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, d/c if longer than 4 hours
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stop infusion if reaction occurs and follow the agency's transfusion reaction
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standard
HIT also Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
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complication of heparin therapy | | |




decrease in platelet count after 5 to 10 days
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platelet count should be monitored in any patient beginning heparin
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pathology of HIT | |




Heparin forms a complex w/ platelet factor 4 --> produces IgG antibodies which
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destroy platelets |




The remnants activate remaining platelets, leading to thrombus formation
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increased consumption of platelets causes Thrombocytopenia
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HIT clinical manifestations
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increase r/o thrombosis (venous, arterial, both)
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VTE = DVT or PE
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thrombocytopenia is usually not significant enough to cause bleeding | | | | | | | |




HIT treatment
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D/C heparin
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initiate anticoagulation ARGATROBAN
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should receive anticoagulation for 3-6 months
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