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What are the correct math answers?
3000 ml
125 ml
0.5 ml
360 ml
12 - 13 gtts per minute
17 - 18 gtts per minute
21 gtts per minute
31 gtts per minute
Decrease the flow rate by 50gtt/min
125 ml
0.5 ml
360 ml
12 - 13 gtts per minute
17 - 18 gtts per minute
21 gtts per minute
31 gtts per minute
Decrease the flow rate by 50gtt/min
What is the correct response to something unusual, possibly requiring physician intervention?
Gather vitals and assessment data, complete an SBAR, finally contact the physician
What is the most common dietary recommendation for pregnant women?
Regular diet with an additional 300 - 400 calories per day
If D5W is added to a blood transfusion, what will occur?
Hemolysis (breaking down of erythrocytes)
What is a typical setup of a blood transfusion?
Normal saline and blood with a Y-tube
If back pain, hives, chills, edema, or increased temperature, is moderate during a blood transfusion, what intervention should take place?
Continue to monitor
If back pain, hives, chills, edema, or increased temperature, is NOT moderate during a blood transfusion, what intervention should take place?
Stop the blood transfusion, and report to physician
How many hours is blood acceptable to hang for?
4 hours. Anything more and bacterial growth can occur
What intervention is necessary if the physician orders blood to be hung for 5 hours or more?
Clarify with the physician, and remind them that bacterial growth occurs after 4 hours
What is the most common blood infusion rate (in hours)?
2 - 3 hours at 100 - 150 ml per hour