Fy15: Tele-ICU Blood Transfusion Policy Review

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This quiz reviews policies related to blood transfusions in a tele-ICU setting, focusing on identification, labeling, reaction management, and tester verification.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Asking a patient their last name and last four digits of thier social security number constitutes proper identificaion? TRUE or FALSE

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    per CPM 118-14-23, PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

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  • 2. 

    Labeling blood tubes at the nurses' station is the proper place for this action.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    per CPM 118-14-23, PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

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  • 3. 

    Signs and symptoms of blood transfusion reaction include [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

    • A.

      Fever with or without chills

    • B.

      Tachycardia and/or tachypnea and dyspnea

    • C.

      Hives or rash to the patient's trunk and back

    • D.

      Sudden change in BP

    • E.

      Wheezing

    • F.

      Improvement of the hemoglobin and hematocrit values

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fever with or without chills
    B. Tachycardia and/or tachypnea and dyspnea
    C. Hives or rash to the patient's trunk and back
    D. Sudden change in BP
    E. Wheezing
    Explanation
    per CPM 113-13-01, TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD COMPONENTS &
    Mosby's nursing procedure Transfusion Reaction

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  • 4. 

    What are the nurse's actions for a patient experiencing a blood transfusion reaction? [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

    • A.

      Stop the transfusion

    • B.

      Notifiy the MD and Blood Bank

    • C.

      Obtain four, seven ml lavender tubes from a site distant from the infusion. Label as immediate post-transfusion reaction with patients full name, full social security number, and signature of the person drawing the blood with date and time

    • D.

      Return the blood bag, transfusion set and patient samples to the Blood Bank with the completed Blood Transfusion Record Form

    • E.

      Report the suspected reaction to Quality Management by calling the Patient Safety Hotline

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Stop the transfusion
    B. Notifiy the MD and Blood Bank
    C. Obtain four, seven ml lavender tubes from a site distant from the infusion. Label as immediate post-transfusion reaction with patients full name, full social security number, and signature of the person drawing the blood with date and time
    D. Return the blood bag, transfusion set and patient samples to the Blood Bank with the completed Blood Transfusion Record Form
    E. Report the suspected reaction to Quality Management by calling the Patient Safety Hotline
    Explanation
    per CPM 113-13-01, TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD COMPONENTS &
    Mosby's nursing procedure Transfusion Reaction

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  • 5. 

    As the person taking the test, I verify that I am the person who is signed onto this test.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This statement is true because as the person taking the test, you are the one who is signed onto the test. This means that you have logged in or authenticated yourself in order to access and take the test. Therefore, you can verify that you are the person who is signed onto the test.

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