Blood Transfusion and Haemovigilance (March 2016)

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  1. 3. When carrying out positive patient identification 3 identifiers are checked. These are: name, MRN and ____. (answer abbreviated) (3)
  2. 4. The traceability label is completed by the person who 'starts' or 'checks' the unit. (6)
  3. 8. To which document do you refer to when ordering a type and screen or crossmatch for a surgical patient? (answer abbreviated) (5)
  4. 10. What is the transfusion threshold for a patient who is symptomatic of anaemia, according to the Bon Secours red cell prescribing guidelines. (3)
  5. 11. The vital signs are checked and recorded _______ minutes after commencing the transfusion. (7)
  6. 13. How many hours is the prescription form valid for? (6,3)
  7. 14. If a transfusion reaction is suspected, the transfusion reaction notification from must be sent to _____________. (5, 11)
  8. 16. What is the name of the national reporting body for haemovigilance in Ireland? (3)
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  1. 1. The transfusion reaction notification form can be requested from the nursing office, blood transfusion or printed from ______. (6)
  2. 2. Vital signs are checked ______ throughout transfusion and on completion. (6)
  3. 5. When signing out blood components or products from the lab the collector must complete 4 items. These are: name, date , time and ______ . (9)
  4. 6. If there has been no reaction, the used transfusion pack is placed in a yellow bag with a patient addressograph label attached and stored in the used transfusion pack storage box in the sluice for __________ hours. (7, 3)
  5. 7. Who documents patient consent in the medical record? (6)
  6. 9. The checking procedure is carried out at the ______. (7)
  7. 12. A unit of red cells must be commenced ______ minutes from sign out of controlled storage.
  8. 15. If a transfusion reaction is suspected the first step is to ____ the transfusion. (4)