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What are criteria used to predict the need for a massive transfusion using the assessment of
blood consumption score? ✔Correct Answer-Patients received one point for any of the
folloiwng: penetrating mechanism; positive focused assessment sonography for trauma (FAST);
systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg; heart rate greater than or equal to 120 beats per
minute. An ABC score of two or greater predicted the need for massive blood transfusion.
T/F: Blood product usage can be optimized when hemorrhage control is undertaken
simultaneously. ✔Correct Answer-True
T/F: Rapid transfusion of blood can cause sheering of RBCs and should be avoided if possible.
✔Correct Answer-True
T/F: In low titer group O whole blood, the titer of Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies is low enough to
represent minimal risk of clinical consequences, and may be considered a universal donor.
✔Correct Answer-True
Blood products should be transfused in a plasma:platelet:RBC ratio of ____________.
✔Correct Answer-1:1:1
If available, type ___ red blood cells should be used preferentially for females of childbearing
years. ✔Correct Answer-O neg
T/F: When administering blood products, potential future pregnancy complications takes
precedence over resuscitation and prevention of exsanguination in female patients. ✔Correct
Answer-False
"Never frozen" liquid plasma has a shelf life of ____ days. ✔Correct Answer-26
Thawed plasma has a shelf life of _____________. ✔Correct Answer-5 days
Ensure that all blood products issues have a ____________ attached and activated for
temperature monitoring. ✔Correct Answer-Safe-T-VUE
Before loading blood products for transportation, ensure that the blood product containers are
________ and _________. ✔Correct Answer-Closed and intact
Thawed plasma needs to be refrigerated with a temperature between __________ prior to
attaching a Safe-T-VUE. ✔Correct Answer-1-6 degrees C