A Faculty Member Is Reviewing Guidelines for Blood Transfusions with a Student

question 24

Multiple Choice

A faculty member is reviewing guidelines for blood transfusions with a student whose patient is to receive 2 units of packed red blood cells.Which of the following does the student know about transfusions?

• A) Do not obtain the unit of blood more than 30 minutes before starting it.
• B) Obtain a baseline set of vital signs prior to starting the transfusion.
• C) Run the blood transfusion at a slow rate for the first 15 minutes.
• D) The transfusion of 1 unit of blood must be completed within 6 hours.
• E) Two appropriate health-care providers must check the blood at the bedside.

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