THE NCLEX CHANNEL

{Review of Blood and Blood Component Therapy}

Session Objectives:

• Objective 1: Discuss safety concerns related to blood transfusions.

• Objective 2: Review issues and nursing interventions related to compatibility.
• Objective 3: Review the different types of blood product transfusion complications and
nursing interventions for each type.
• Objective 4: Review the step for safe administration of blood products.
• Objective 5: Discuss the potential complications related to blood product transfusions.

Points of Emphasis:

• Safety
• Types of reactions
• Specific risks associated with transfusions
• Nurses responsibility with donations
• Conditions requiring multiple transfusions

References:

• Lewis, S.L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M.M., & Harding, M.M. (2017). Medical-surgical nursing:
Assessment and management of clinical problems (10th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing: Just
the facts (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• Arnoldussen, B., Burckhardt, J.A., Dobish, B., Finesilver, C., Gardner, P., Irwin, B.J., Mahoney,
E., & Redemske, M. (2018). NCLEX-RN content review guide: Preparation for the NCLEX-RN
examination (6th ed.). New York, NY: Kaplan Publishing.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Blood safety basics. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodsafety/basics.html
• Nabili, S.N. (2017). Hemochromatosis. Retrieved from
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11456
• Sarode, R. (2017). Complications of transfusions. Retrieved from
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/