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What is the approximate volume of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)?
What is the approximate volume of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)?
- 350mL
- 300mL (correct)
- 400mL
- 250mL
What is the expected increase in Hgb after transfusing one unit of PRBC?
What is the expected increase in Hgb after transfusing one unit of PRBC?
- 1.5g/dL
- 2g/dL
- 1g/dL (correct)
- 0.5g/dL
What is the recommended transfusion rate for adults who have suffered blood loss?
What is the recommended transfusion rate for adults who have suffered blood loss?
- 1 mL for each 2mL blood loss (correct)
- 2 mL for each 1mL blood loss
- 2 mL for each 2mL blood loss
- 1 mL for each 1mL blood loss
What is the recommended transfusion rate for infants who have suffered blood loss?
What is the recommended transfusion rate for infants who have suffered blood loss?
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How much does the hematocrit (Hct) increase after transfusing one unit of PRBC?
How much does the hematocrit (Hct) increase after transfusing one unit of PRBC?
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