Fundamentals of Nursing Q 406

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Nurse Rick is administering 2 unit-packed RBCs on a client with low hemoglobin. The nurse will prepare which of the following in order to transfuse the blood?

  

     A. Microfusion set

     B. Polyvol Pro Burette Set

     C. Photofusion set

     D. Tubing with an in-line filter

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Tubing with an in-line filter

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The in-line filter helps ensure that any particles larger than the size of the filter are caught in the filter and are not infused with the client. Use a new, sterile blood administration set containing an integral 170?200µ filter. Change the set to at least 12?hourly during a blood transfusion. In a very warm climate, change the set more frequently and usually after every four units of blood, if given within a 12?hour period.

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Option A: Microinfusion set is incorrect since the tubing that should be used is a macro drip. Use a fresh blood administration set or special platelet transfusion set, primed with saline. All blood components can be slowly infused through small?bore cannulas or butterfly needles, e.g. 21 to 25 G. For rapid infusion, large?bore cannulas, e.g. 14 G, are needed.

Option B: Polyvol Pro Burette set is used for administration of IV medication infusion. The Polymed Polyvol Pro Latex Free Burette Set is a transparent, soft, cylindrical, and calibrated measured volume chamber with a bold marking scale. It has a micro dropper of 60 drops per ml. The burette set comes with a 15 ?m fluid filter to reduce particulate matter.

Option C: Photofusion set is incorrect since blood does not need any protection from light. It protects light-sensitive drugs from UV exposure & its harmful effects. It has a 15-micron fluid filter in the drip chamber

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