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What is the purpose of verifying the expiration date and time of the unit of blood during a blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of verifying the expiration date and time of the unit of blood during a blood transfusion?
To ensure that the blood is not expired and safe for transfusion.
Who are the licensed personnel involved in the blood transfusion process at the patient's bedside?
Who are the licensed personnel involved in the blood transfusion process at the patient's bedside?
Registered Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Licensed Practical Nurse.
What information must be obtained ONLY from the patient's armband during the blood transfusion process?
What information must be obtained ONLY from the patient's armband during the blood transfusion process?
Patient's date of birth, 'R' number, and unit number and ABO/Rh type.
What is the exception to the rule of verifying patient identification at the bedside during a blood transfusion?
What is the exception to the rule of verifying patient identification at the bedside during a blood transfusion?
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What is the purpose of examining the blood bag and transfusion form during a blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of examining the blood bag and transfusion form during a blood transfusion?
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What is the purpose of validating blood product orders and consent during a blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of validating blood product orders and consent during a blood transfusion?
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What is the importance of verifying IV NSS administration during a blood transfusion?
What is the importance of verifying IV NSS administration during a blood transfusion?
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What is the purpose of performing compatibility testing during a blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of performing compatibility testing during a blood transfusion?
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What information must be verified by examining the blood bag and transfusion form attached to it?
What information must be verified by examining the blood bag and transfusion form attached to it?
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What is the purpose of checking the expiration date and time of the blood unit?
What is the purpose of checking the expiration date and time of the blood unit?
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Who are the licensed personnel authorized to participate in patient/blood product identification at the bedside?
Who are the licensed personnel authorized to participate in patient/blood product identification at the bedside?
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What is the procedure for resolving discrepancies detected during the sign-out process?
What is the procedure for resolving discrepancies detected during the sign-out process?
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What is the purpose of verifying the patient's name with their armbands?
What is the purpose of verifying the patient's name with their armbands?
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Why is it essential to have two licensed personnel present during patient/blood product identification?
Why is it essential to have two licensed personnel present during patient/blood product identification?
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What should be done with the blood component if a discrepancy is detected during the comparison process?
What should be done with the blood component if a discrepancy is detected during the comparison process?
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What is the purpose of using a sealed biohazard bag for blood component transportation?
What is the purpose of using a sealed biohazard bag for blood component transportation?
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What is the expiration period for blue banded blood products?
What is the expiration period for blue banded blood products?
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What is the second unique identifier used in trauma cases if the patient's date of birth is not available?
What is the second unique identifier used in trauma cases if the patient's date of birth is not available?
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What is the timeframe for initiating blood infusion after the unit is issued from the Blood Bank?
What is the timeframe for initiating blood infusion after the unit is issued from the Blood Bank?
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Where should the patient's identification information be obtained from prior to transfusion?
Where should the patient's identification information be obtained from prior to transfusion?
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Why is it essential to verify the patient's identification information for each blood component transfused?
Why is it essential to verify the patient's identification information for each blood component transfused?
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What is the purpose of retaining the 3x5 card used for identification by the Blood Bank?
What is the purpose of retaining the 3x5 card used for identification by the Blood Bank?
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What is the significance of not obtaining multiple cards at one time during blood transfusion?
What is the significance of not obtaining multiple cards at one time during blood transfusion?
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Why is it essential to record patient identification information directly from the armband and not from the patient's chart?
Why is it essential to record patient identification information directly from the armband and not from the patient's chart?
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Study Notes
Patient Identification
- The patient's armband may have the original assigned name identifier, which is acceptable as long as it can be traced to the patient's actual name.
- The patient's date of birth and "R" number are used as unique identifiers.
Blood Product Verification
- The unit number and ABO/Rh type must be verified by examining the blood bag and transfusion form.
- The expiration date and time of the unit of blood must be verified by reading the expiration date attached to the unit of blood.
- Compatibility testing, special product type, and special instructions must be interpreted and validated.
Blood Product Release
- Blood products can be released for a patient if the proper name and "R" number are matched.
- The "R" number must be taken from the patient's armband, not from the patient's chart or room number.
- Infusion must begin within 30 minutes of the time the unit was issued from the Blood Bank.
Identification Process
- The identification process must take place at the patient's bedside and cannot be interrupted.
- The process involves two licensed personnel (e.g., Registered Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant) verifying the patient's identity using the armband.
- Exceptions to this process include the surgical suite and the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.
Blood Bank Procedures
- Blood Bank personnel must record the patient's information directly from the armband, not from the patient's chart.
- The card used for identification will be retained by the Blood Bank for each component.
- If a discrepancy is detected during the sign-out process, it must be resolved prior to the release of the blood component for transfusion.
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This quiz is about patient identification protocols in hospitals, including the use of name identifiers and blood bank armbands.
