NSE 411 FINAL EXAM | ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Number of mL per hr calculation-correct-answer-total volume in mL/ number of
hours = number of mL per hour
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)-correct-answer-Blood product used to replace
RBCs (infusion time for 1 unit is usually between 2 and 4 hrs) - we want to see an
increase in RBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit and resolution of symptoms after we
give the blood (expected outcome).
Leukocyte-poor or leukocyte-depleted PRBCs-correct-answer-Units where
leukocytes, proteins and plasma have been reduced. These are used to restore
oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and intravascular volume
Flow rate calculation formula-correct-answer-Total volume x drop factor/time in
mins = drops per mins
Infusion time calculation-correct-answer-total volume to infuse/mL per hour
being infused = infusion time