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If blood begins to flow out of the vein into the tissues as the needle is inserted, creating a hematoma what should you do?
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immediately release the tourniquet and remove the needle, applying pressure over the insertion site with dry gauze. attempt the venipuncture in another site, in the opposite arm if possible.
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How many mL is one unit of whole blood?
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500mL
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When blood is administered faster than the circulation can accommodate this occurs?
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fluid overload
1. place ct upright, with feet dependent 2. stop or slow the transfusion 3. notify the primary care provider 4. administer diuretics and oxygen as ordered |
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This occurs when there is sensitivity of the ct's blood to WBC's, platelets, or plasma proteins?
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febrile reaction
1. dc the transfusin immediately 2. KVO with NS 3. notify the primary care provider 4. give antipyretics as ordered |
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This is an imcompatibility between ct's blood and donor's blood?
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hemolytic reaction: chills, fever, h/a, backache, dyspnea, cyanosis, chest pain, tachycardia, hypotension
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the nurse is caring for a ct who has experienced hypovolemia secondary to acute vomiting and diarrhea. what type of fluid does the nurse anticipate will be ordered to administer intravenously?
1. hypotonic or isotonic solution 2. hypertonic or isotonic solutions 3. hypertonic solutions only 4. whole blood |
1. hypotonic or isotonic solutions
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