NUR 436 Week 9 Burns and Peds ICU Exam Questions with Verified Answers 2026/2027 Latest Updated Study Guide

Excel in NUR 436 Week 9 with this comprehensive study guide covering burns and pediatric ICU topics featuring exam questions and verified answers for 2026/2027. Master all essential blood transfusion concepts including transfusion reactions (life-threatening from incorrect patient identification, occur within first 15 minutes, hemolytic reaction from ABO incompatibility, febrile reaction from WBC antibodies, allergic reaction, non-hemolytic reaction), signs and symptoms (skin rash, edema, wheezing require immediate cessation), management (stop transfusion first, large-bore 18-G IV catheter, normal saline only never D5%NS, lactated Ringer's contraindicated due to calcium binding citrate causing hypocalcemia, rapid non-warmed blood causes dysrhythmias hypothermia, 2mL/min initial rate complete within 4 hours, change tubing between products, never microwave or hot water, never refrigerate on unit, never infuse medications with blood), blood components (whole blood increases fluid overload risk, PRBCs elevate Hct 3% Hgb 1g/dL, platelets stored 5 days room temperature need different tubing, cryoprecipitate decreases microvascular bleeding no ABO/Rh testing), blood typing (universal donor O- can receive O-, universal recipient AB+ can receive A- B- AB- O-, type O- RBCs given to any patient in emergency, Rh-negative can receive Rh-positive plasma safely, autologous transfusion own blood perioperative donation advantages viable RBCs normal pH more 2,3-DPG), pediatric head trauma (cervical spine stabilization first, closed head injury increased ICP signs headache altered pupils increased sleeping, concussion signs amnesia bradycardia respiratory depression confusion, mannitol for cerebral edema monitor confusion as adverse effect, ICP management quiet environment stool softener maintain body alignment). Perfect for nursing students in pediatric critical care and trauma nursing courses.