B Positive: A Blood Transfusion Crossword Puzzle

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 15 clues. Answers range from 4 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Description

Two of these people are responsible for comparing and validating blood product information prior to a transfusion
Type of IV administration set used to administer blood
The only solution that can be administered with blood products
Smallest size peripheral venous catheter that should be used for blood product administration
Time period during a blood transfusion where the most intense monitoring is required
Maximum time to administer a blood product to reduce the chance of bacterial contamination
Type of transfusion reaction in which symptoms develop immediately and include facial flushing, chills, headache, and lower back pain
First action a nurse should take with regard to the blood transfusion if a transfusion reaction is suspected
Patient assessment data that should be obtained by the nurse prior to beginning a blood transfusion
Signs of flushing, dyspnea, itching, hives, or a rash may indicate that this is occurring
The presence of clumping or gas bubbles in a blood product may indicated that this has occurred; if found, blood should be returned to blood bank
Device found in a blood administration IV set that removes the particulate material formed during the storage of blood
An identifier in addition to a patient's full name that can be used to confirm a patient's identify prior to transfusing blood
True of False: A medical order is required for transfusion of a blood product.
Swelling, redness, and pain present at the patient's IV site during a blood transfusion indicates that this has occurred

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