Transfusion Reactions Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 15 clues. Answers range from 3 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
An adverse response to a blood or blood product transfusion.
Sharp or severe in effect; intense
Marked or caused by fever
Fever, chills, back pain, hemoglobinemia, hemoglobinuria, bleeding, DIC, onset within 24 hours of transfusion.
Only symptoms are fever and chills within 24 hours of transfusion.
Acute lung injury within 6 hours of transfusion.
Free from fever; not marked by fever
Localized hives/redness
Severe hypotension very early in transfusion
Dyspnea, hypoxia during or after transfusion.
Typically secondary to antibodies associated with the Rh and Kidd systems.
Fever, anemia at least 1 week after transfusion.
First step when reaction is suspected.
Nursing staff responsibility
First test performed by lab staff.
