This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What can be done to prevent transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) in at-risk patients? ... (Read 23 times)

fnuegbu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
What can be done to prevent transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) in at-risk patients?
 
  a. Irradiate blood products before transfusion
  b. Split a red blood cell product in half and transfuse each half over 4 hours
  c. Transfuse only leukoreduced blood products
  d. Wait several hours after medication is given before starting a transfusion

Question 2

Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below
 
  a. 92  F (33  C)
  b. 95  F (35  C)
  c. 98  F (37  C)
  d. 101  F (38  C)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bookworm410

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b





 

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library