ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 2024 PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | AGRADE |MOST RECENT/ ATI MED SURG EXAM

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 2024 PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | AGRADE |MOST RECENT/ ATI MED SURG EXAM
ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 2024 PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | AGRADE |MOST RECENT/ ATI MED SURG EXAMA female patient has a hemoglobin of 6.4 g/dL and is preparing to have a blood
transfusion. Why would it be important for the nurse to obtain information
about the patient's history of pregnancy prior to the transfusion?
A) a high number of pregnancies can increase the risk of reaction
B) if the patient has never been pregnant, it increases the risk of reaction
C) obtaining information about gravity and parity is routine information for all
female patients
D) if the patient has been pregnant, she may have developed allergies -
ANSWER-A
A patient will need a blood transfusion for the replacement of blood loss from
the GI tract. The patient states, "That stuff isn't safe!" What is the best response
from the nurse?
A) I agree that you should be concerned with the safety of the blood but it's
important that you have this transfusion
B) the blood is carefully screened so there is no possibility of you contracting
any illness or disease from the blood
C) I understand your concern. The blood is carefully screened but is not
completely risk free
D) you will have to decide if refusing the blood transfusion is worth the risk to
your health - ANSWER-C
A patient with chronic anemia has had many blood transfusions over the last 3
years. What type of transfusion reaction should the nurse monitor for that is
commonly found in patients who frequently receive blood transfusion?
A) allergic reactions
B) acute hemolytic reaction
C) circulatory overload
D) febrile nonhemolytic reactions - ANSWER-D