Topics: IV Therapy and Blood Transfusion Quiz
Which in statement is TRUE?
A. Do not mix medications with blood transfusion to prevent adverse effects
B. Administer BT for 2 hours (whole blood, packed RBC).
C. Start infusion slowly at 30 gtts/min. Remain at bedside for 15 to 30 minutes. Adverse reaction usually occurs during the first 15 to 20 minutes.
D. Use needle gauge 20 to allow easy flow of blood.
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It refers to the presence of air in the vascular system and occurs when air is introduced into the venous system and travels to the right ventricle and/or pulmonary circulation
A. phlebitis
B. extravasation
C. infiltration
D. air embolism