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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

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You are caring for a patient who has been in a multiple trauma that has lead to severe blood loss. What type of device will you need to acquire to transfuse several units of blood quickly?
  1. Cardiac monitor
  2. Pulse oximetry
  3. Blood warming device
  4. Infusion controller
Explanation
Answer: C - In order to transfuse several units quickly without causing cardiac dysrhythmia, the nurse would need a blood warming device. Blood products must be warmed if they are going to be administered quickly. In this situation, the patient would not benefit from administering the blood slow.
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