Safe Blood Transfusion Practices among Nurses in a Major Referral Center in Ghana
Table 6
Posttransfusion initiation nursing activities.
Variable
Frequency
Percentage (%)
What are 3 routine nursing activities a nurse has to perform just after starting the blood transfusion until it ends?
Setting up the flow rate
Yes
137
49.10
No
142
50.90
Documentation of relevant information including vital signs
Yes
251
89.96
No
28
10.04
Flush line using normal saline
Yes
37
13.26
No
242
86.74
Observation for the transfusion reaction
Yes
247
88.53
No
32
11.47
Check the patient’s identity
Yes
29
10.39
No
250
89.61
The doctor has prescribed a unit of blood to an adult patient. At what rate would you start this transfusion?
Not more than 60 mL/hour
92
41.63
Not more than 120 mL/hour
94
42.53
Not more than 150 mL/hour
27
12.22
Not more than 200 mL/hour
8
3.62
A unit of blood intended for an adult patient was removed from the blood bank at 4.00 PM. What is the maximum duration when the unit should be totally consumed by the patient?
2 hours
37
13.81
3 hours
26
9.70
4 hours
187
69.78
5 hours
18
6.79
When and for how long is it essential to physically observe the patient for possible transfusion reaction? (only one answer requested)
