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    The document discusses key aspects of blood transfusion including the most common blood component ordered, the four basic blood groups, the difference between typing and crossmatching orders versus transfusion orders, the tubing and solutions used, initial flow rates, monitoring time, types of reactions, first actions for reactions, and items to check on the patient and blood before administration.

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    Transfusion of Blood

    1. What is the most common blood component ordered by the physician?

    2. What are the four basic blood groups?

    3. Describe the difference between an order to type and cross and an order to
    transfuse.

    4. What type of tubing is needed to administer blood components?

    5. What solution is used to start the pre-transfusion IV?

    6. What is the initial flow rate for packed cells?

    7. How long should the nurse remain with the patient after the transfusion has
    started?

    8. List the different types of blood transfusion reactions.

    9. What is the first action to be taken by the RN when a serious transfusion reaction
    occurs?

    10. List at least four items that need to be checked on the patient and blood before the
    blood can be administered.

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