Therapeutic Phlebotomies for Hereditary Hemochromatosis and Testosterone replacement therapy are acceptable for allogeneic blood donation if the Blood Collection Facility has an exception or waiver from the________
Asking friends and relatives to donate for a patient as a di…
Asking friends and relatives to donate for a patient as a directed donor has a false sense of ‘safety’. Describe what the inaccurate perception is referring to. Be detailed, specific, and use appropriate references.
A client reports having had two bowel movements this morning…
A client reports having had two bowel movements this morning and refuses a scheduled stool softener. Following the appropriate documentation in the medication administration record (MAR), what action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Explain why a donor who exclusively donates platelets could…
Explain why a donor who exclusively donates platelets could be iron deficient?
Following a cardiac catheterization, the nurse is unable to…
Following a cardiac catheterization, the nurse is unable to feel the client’s left pedal pulse. What is the nurse’s BEST next action?
Of the automated collection platforms available, which compo…
Of the automated collection platforms available, which component is most often collected and transfused using apheresis devices?
At the end of the day, during record review, you notice tha…
At the end of the day, during record review, you notice that a donor who said “yes” to recent travel doesn’t have any documentation of destination(s). You question the donor technician, but she doesn’t recall. How long do you have to obtain this information? 24 hours from time of donation
In post phlebotomy care, donors are provided contact informa…
In post phlebotomy care, donors are provided contact information for the collection facility; list three reasons donors should contact the collection facility and WHY (what are potential outcomes).
A nurse is reviewing information with a client regarding a s…
A nurse is reviewing information with a client regarding a scheduled surgical procedure later in the day. The client mentions that no one has discussed this procedure with her before. What action is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to this statement?
Thawed Cryo is stored at _____________ for a pool prepared u…
Thawed Cryo is stored at _____________ for a pool prepared using an open system prior to infusion.