Blood Transfusion Components and Indications
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What is the primary indication for fresh whole blood transfusion?

  • Enhancing the immune response in patients with immunodeficiency disorders
  • Treating bleeding disorders in patients with a deficiency of plasma factors
  • Increasing oxygen-carrying capacity and restoring blood volume in emergency situations (correct)
  • Providing platelet concentrates to patients with low platelet counts
  • What is the expected increase in hematocrit after transfusion of one unit of packed red blood cells?

  • 2% (0.02)
  • 1% (0.01)
  • 3% (0.03) (correct)
  • 4% (0.04)
  • What is the primary purpose of leukocyte-poor or leukocyte-depleted units of packed red blood cells?

  • To restore oxygen-carrying capacity and intravascular volume (correct)
  • To provide platelet concentrates to patients with low platelet counts
  • To reduce the risk of allergic transfusion reactions
  • To enhance the immune response in patients with immunodeficiency disorders
  • What is the maximum storage time for packed red blood cells with special preservatives?

    <p>42 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected change in laboratory values after transfusion of packed red blood cells?

    <p>Increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit at least 1 hour after transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of packed red blood cells may be prescribed for a client with a history of allergic transfusion reactions?

    <p>Washed red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of leukocyte depletion in packed cells?

    <p>To decrease the amount of white blood cells (WBCs) in a unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may clients receiving multiple units of platelets benefit from receiving only platelets that match their specific HLA?

    <p>To prevent alloimmunization to different platelet antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of platelet administration?

    <p>15 to 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must platelets be stored at room temperature?

    <p>Because they cannot withstand cold temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected increase in platelet count after the transfusion of one unit of platelets?

    <p>5000 to 10,000 mm3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fresh-frozen plasma?

    <p>It contains no platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the interview before a blood donation?

    <p>To identify risk factors that might harm the recipient of the donor's blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of administering cryoprecipitates?

    <p>To replace clotting factors, especially factor VIII and fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for infusing fresh-frozen plasma?

    <p>15 to 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of administering granulocytes?

    <p>To treat a client with sepsis or a neutropenic client with an infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the storage duration of cryoprecipitates?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of evaluating the effectiveness of fresh-frozen plasma transfusion?

    <p>Monitoring coagulation studies and resolution of hypovolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for determining the blood type of a donated unit of blood?

    <p>To ensure the compatibility of the blood with the recipient's blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hemodilution in blood donation?

    <p>To replace the donated blood with a colloid or crystalloid solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of transfusion reactions?

    <p>Clerical error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population has the Rh antigen present on the surface of their erythrocytes?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taking samples of the donated blood immediately after donation?

    <p>To type and test the blood for antibodies and accurate blood type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of knowing the donor's identity in blood donation?

    <p>Making the recipient feel more comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of crossmatching in blood transfusion?

    <p>To determine the compatibility of donor red blood cells with the recipient's serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is at a higher risk of experiencing a febrile nonhemolytic reaction?

    <p>An Rh-negative woman who has borne Rh-positive children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of transfusing Rh-positive blood to an Rh-negative client?

    <p>The client will develop antibodies to the Rh antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the transfusion of blood from an O negative donor to a recipient of any ABO blood type?

    <p>Universal donation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications is associated with the citrate used in blood preservation?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking the client to state their name during the blood sampling process?

    <p>To verify the client's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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