Transfusion Quiz: Can You Catch A Reaction?

1. True or False: Fresh frozen plasma contains clotting factors and fibrinogen.

True

False

2. True or False: Transfusion reactions can occur up to 72 hours after the transfusion ends.

True

False

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4. A patient with IgA deficiency requires transfusion. What special blood product is needed?

Type O negative blood only

IgA-deficient donor blood

Washed RBCs

Irradiated blood

5. Dark-colored urine during a transfusion suggests which complication?

Febrile reaction

Allergic reaction

Hemolytic reaction

Bacterial contamination

6. Which blood type has both A and B antigens but no Rh antigen?

AB positive

AB negative

A negative

B positive

7. True or False: Blood products require normal saline as the only compatible IV solution.

True

False

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9. Which finding is most consistent with transfusion-associated circulatory overload?

Hypotension and tachycardia

Hypertension, crackles, and distended neck veins

Fever with myalgia

Urticaria and pruritis

10. A delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction typically occurs how long after transfusion?

Within 24 hours

3-10 days

2-3 weeks

1-2 months

11. Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

O negative

O positive

AB negative

A positive

12. What is the maximum infusion time for one unit of packed RBCs?

30 minutes

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours

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14. Which laboratory value indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction?

Elevated hemoglobin

Elevated indirect bilirubin and decreased haptoglobin

Decreased potassium

Normal coagulation studies

15. True or False: Platelets can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.

True

False

16. A patient receiving packed RBCs develops dyspnea and bilateral crackles. This suggests which complication?

Transfusion-related acute lung injury

Iron overload

Circulatory overload

Septic shock

17. How long before transfusion must blood type and crossmatch be completed?

1 hour

2 hours

4 hours

24 hours

18. Which reaction occurs when IgA-deficient patients receive blood containing IgA antibodies?

Hemolytic transfusion reaction

Anaphylactic reaction

Febrile non-hemolytic reaction

Acute lung injury

19. True or False: Type O positive blood can safely receive A positive blood.

True

False

20. A patient develops fever, chills, and back pain 30 minutes after transfusion begins. What is the priority nursing action?

Continue transfusion slowly

Stop transfusion and notify provider

Administer antipyretics

Increase IV fluids

Transfusion Quiz: Can You Catch a Reaction?

1. True or False: Fresh frozen plasma contains clotting factors and fibrinogen.

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2. True or False: Transfusion reactions can occur up to 72 hours after the transfusion ends.

3. The first sign of a transfusion reaction is often ____.

4. A patient with IgA deficiency requires transfusion. What special blood product is needed?

5. Dark-colored urine during a transfusion suggests which complication?

6. Which blood type has both A and B antigens but no Rh antigen?

7. True or False: Blood products require normal saline as the only compatible IV solution.

8. Cryoprecipitate is primarily used to replace ____.

9. Which finding is most consistent with transfusion-associated circulatory overload?

10. A delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction typically occurs how long after transfusion?

11. Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

12. What is the maximum infusion time for one unit of packed RBCs?

13. Before administering blood, two nurses must verify the patient's identification and ____ on the blood unit label.

14. Which laboratory value indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction?

15. True or False: Platelets can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.

16. A patient receiving packed RBCs develops dyspnea and bilateral crackles. This suggests which complication?

17. How long before transfusion must blood type and crossmatch be completed?

18. Which reaction occurs when IgA-deficient patients receive blood containing IgA antibodies?

19. True or False: Type O positive blood can safely receive A positive blood.

20. A patient develops fever, chills, and back pain 30 minutes after transfusion begins. What is the priority nursing action?