Blood Transfusion

4. saline, You must prime your blood tubing with __________________
7. check, You must __________________ the blood product with another RN
8. band, You need a new one of these after they expire in 72 hours
9. If one number or letter does not match, you must send your blood ____
10. hours, Max rate your infusion can run for
11. minutes, Your vital signs must be done ______ minutes before you start your transfusion
13. Your patient spikes a fever greater than 2 degrees Fahrenheit and has the chills, you suspect a transfusion
15. Make sure you document ________________ and total out your volume at the end of your transfusion Educate, the family about possible transfusion reactions and what they may look like
16. order, You need this document before you pick up your blood products
18. ml per kg, At what rate should you start your blood transfusion?
19. tubing, If you have blood in a syringe, you will need one of these.

1. If this is less than 21% or less you qualify for a blood transfusion
2. In the blood administration flowsheet, you will find where to ___________ your order
3. ml per kg, How fast can you run your blood after the first 15 minutes?
5. If this is 7 or less you qualify for a blood transfusion
6. Make sure your vitals are done _______ from the point of initiation
12. minutes, When does your blood expire after picking it up?
14. You must make sure you have _________ before going to pick up your blood
17. minutes, How many minutes do you need to stay in the room once you start your transfusion?