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What is the purpose of washing red blood cells with a series of saline solutions with decreasing osmolality?
What is the purpose of washing red blood cells with a series of saline solutions with decreasing osmolality?
- To remove glycerol from the red cells (correct)
- To remove leukocytes from the blood
- To remove plasma proteins from the red cells
- To remove residual plasma IgA from the blood
What is the primary indication for using washed red blood cells?
What is the primary indication for using washed red blood cells?
- Patients with immunodeficiency disorders
- Patients with leukemia
- Patients with sickle cell anemia
- Patients with anaphylactic reactions to plasma proteins (correct)
What is the primary purpose of irradiating red blood cells?
What is the primary purpose of irradiating red blood cells?
- To prevent transfusion-associated graft vs.host disease (correct)
- To remove leukocytes from the blood
- To inactivate viral pathogens in the blood
- To prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens
What is a disadvantage of using washed red blood cells?
What is a disadvantage of using washed red blood cells?
What is the expected loss of red cells during the washing process?
What is the expected loss of red cells during the washing process?
What is the storage temperature for washed red blood cells?
What is the storage temperature for washed red blood cells?
What is a common sign of a transfusion reaction?
What is a common sign of a transfusion reaction?
What type of antibody is involved in delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What type of antibody is involved in delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What should be done immediately when a patient shows signs of a transfusion reaction?
What should be done immediately when a patient shows signs of a transfusion reaction?
What is the primary mechanism involved in immune-mediated hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What is the primary mechanism involved in immune-mediated hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What is the typical time frame for acute hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What is the typical time frame for acute hemolytic transfusion reactions?
What is the primary objective of rechecking the patient and blood unit ABO group?
What is the primary objective of rechecking the patient and blood unit ABO group?
What information is included on the labeling form/tag attached to the donor unit?
What information is included on the labeling form/tag attached to the donor unit?
What is the most common contaminant found in blood bags?
What is the most common contaminant found in blood bags?
What is the purpose of visually inspecting the blood unit before release?
What is the purpose of visually inspecting the blood unit before release?
What is the process of releasing a blood product to the nurse or physician?
What is the process of releasing a blood product to the nurse or physician?
What should be done if the blood unit is unused?
What should be done if the blood unit is unused?
What is the minimum time a nurse must stay with the patient after the infusion of blood?
What is the minimum time a nurse must stay with the patient after the infusion of blood?
What is the purpose of using a filter during blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of using a filter during blood transfusion?
Why is it essential to infuse blood within 4 hours of its release from the blood bank facility?
Why is it essential to infuse blood within 4 hours of its release from the blood bank facility?
What is the purpose of documenting the blood transfusion process?
What is the purpose of documenting the blood transfusion process?
What is the standard size of the filter used to remove cellular and plasma components from the blood?
What is the standard size of the filter used to remove cellular and plasma components from the blood?
What is the consequence of infusing blood with 5% dextrose?
What is the consequence of infusing blood with 5% dextrose?
What is the primary cause of Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
What is the primary cause of Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
Which of the following is a major complication of Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
Which of the following is a major complication of Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
What is the primary method of prevention for Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
What is the primary method of prevention for Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs Host Disease?
What is the primary cause of Bacterial Contamination of Blood Products?
What is the primary cause of Bacterial Contamination of Blood Products?
What is the primary complication of Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload?
What is the primary complication of Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload?
What is the primary prevention method for Citrate Toxicity?
What is the primary prevention method for Citrate Toxicity?
