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A nurse is assessing a patient with a hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL.
What is the appropriate indication for blood transfusion based on this hemoglobin level?
What is the appropriate indication for blood transfusion based on this hemoglobin level?
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A client diagnosed with hemophilia A needs a blood product to increase their fibrinogen level.
Which blood product is most suitable for this purpose?
Which blood product is most suitable for this purpose?
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(Select all that apply): A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion.
What are the nursing responsibilities before initiating the transfusion? Select three options.
What are the nursing responsibilities before initiating the transfusion? Select three options.
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A patient is experiencing thrombocytopenia and needs a blood product to increase their platelet count.
Which blood product should the nurse administer to address this condition?
Which blood product should the nurse administer to address this condition?
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Question 5:
A nurse is educating a patient about blood transfusion alternatives.
Which alternative to blood transfusion may be considered for patients with symptomatic anemia and ongoing bleeding?
Which alternative to blood transfusion may be considered for patients with symptomatic anemia and ongoing bleeding?
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A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client with blood type A-.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the compatibility of blood types for this client?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the compatibility of blood types for this client?
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A client with blood type AB+ asks the nurse about the compatibility of blood types for receiving a blood transfusion.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
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Question 8:
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about blood transfusion compatibility.
Select all the blood types that can be safely transfused to a client with blood type O-.
Select all the blood types that can be safely transfused to a client with blood type O-.
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Question 9:
A client with blood type B+ needs a blood transfusion.
Which of the following blood types can the nurse safely administer to this client?
Which of the following blood types can the nurse safely administer to this client?
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A client with blood type O+ is scheduled for surgery.
The nurse is reviewing the compatibility of blood types for potential transfusion during the procedure.
Which of the following blood types can be safely transfused to this client?
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Question 11:
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take before starting the transfusion?
Which of the following actions should the nurse take before starting the transfusion?
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Question 12:
A client is about to receive a blood transfusion, and the nurse is responsible for monitoring the transfusion.
What should the nurse do during the transfusion?
What should the nurse do during the transfusion?
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Question 13:
A nurse is assessing a patient who has just received a blood transfusion.
Select all the signs or symptoms the nurse should monitor for delayed transfusion reactions.
Select all the signs or symptoms the nurse should monitor for delayed transfusion reactions.
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A client has completed a blood transfusion, and the nurse is responsible for post-transfusion care.
What action should the nurse take immediately after the transfusion?
What action should the nurse take immediately after the transfusion?
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Question 15:
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient.
What should the nurse consider when selecting an intravenous site for the transfusion?
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A nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
The nurse observes that the patient has developed fever, chills, back pain, chest pain, dyspnea, and jaundice.
What type of transfusion reaction is the patient most likely experiencing?
The nurse observes that the patient has developed fever, chills, back pain, chest pain, dyspnea, and jaundice.
What type of transfusion reaction is the patient most likely experiencing?
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A client undergoing a blood transfusion reports sudden onset urticaria, pruritus, and flushing.
What type of transfusion reaction is the client likely experiencing based on these symptoms?
What type of transfusion reaction is the client likely experiencing based on these symptoms?
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Question 18:
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about blood transfusion reactions.
Which of the following statements made by the nurse are correct? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements made by the nurse are correct? (Select all that apply)
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Question 19:
A nurse is assessing a patient who received a blood transfusion 2 hours ago.
The nurse notes that the patient has developed dyspnea, orthopnea, tachypnea, and crackles on lung auscultation.
Which type of transfusion reaction should the nurse suspect?
The nurse notes that the patient has developed dyspnea, orthopnea, tachypnea, and crackles on lung auscultation.
Which type of transfusion reaction should the nurse suspect?
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Question 20:
A client who received a blood transfusion starts experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What type of transfusion reaction is the client likely experiencing?
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Question 21:
A nurse is caring for a patient who received a blood transfusion 10 days ago.
The patient presents with symptoms of fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, and a positive Coombs test.
What complication is the patient likely experiencing?
The patient presents with symptoms of fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, and a positive Coombs test.
What complication is the patient likely experiencing?
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Question 22:
A client who received a blood transfusion 4 weeks ago now exhibits symptoms including fever, rash, diarrhea, and pancytopenia.
What complication might be responsible for these symptoms?
What complication might be responsible for these symptoms?
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Question 23:
A nurse is educating a group of healthcare professionals about blood transfusion safety measures.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include as part of these safety measures? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following actions should the nurse include as part of these safety measures? (Select all that apply)
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Question 24:
A client who received a blood transfusion develops symptoms such as epistaxis, hematuria, and menorrhagia 7 days after the transfusion.
What complication could be responsible for these symptoms?
What complication could be responsible for these symptoms?
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Question 25:
A nurse is caring for a patient who has received a blood transfusion.
What action should the nurse take to ensure transfusion safety during administration?
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Question 26:
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs.
What alternative option can the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of incompatibility, infection, and immunologic reaction?
What alternative option can the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of incompatibility, infection, and immunologic reaction?
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Question 27:
A client with chronic anemia due to kidney disease is reluctant to receive a blood transfusion.
What alternative treatment option can the nurse discuss with the client to increase hemoglobin levels and reduce the need for transfusion?
What alternative treatment option can the nurse discuss with the client to increase hemoglobin levels and reduce the need for transfusion?
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Question 28:
(Select all that apply): A nurse is educating a group of patients about alternatives to blood transfusion.
Which of the following options are examples of volume expanders that can increase blood volume and circulation without adding blood cells? (Select three.)
Which of the following options are examples of volume expanders that can increase blood volume and circulation without adding blood cells? (Select three.)
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Question 29:
A client with a bleeding disorder requires a treatment that promotes clotting and stops bleeding.
Which medication can the nurse suggest for this purpose?
Which medication can the nurse suggest for this purpose?
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Question 30:
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypoxia due to anemia and is exploring treatment options to improve oxygen-carrying capacity.
What therapy can the nurse recommend?
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