University:
College
Course:
College Nursing
Academic year:

2023
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1
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bratrochanter

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Type and Screen PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Description of Procedure Blood typing is a laboratory test that identifies blood group antigens (substances that stimulate an immune response) belonging to the ABO blood group system. Indications Blood typing and screening are most commonly performed to ensure that a person who needs a transfusion will receive blood that matches (is compatible with) his or her own, and the clinically significant antibodies are identified if present. People must receive blood of the same blood type; otherwise, severe tranfusion reaction may result Interpretation of Findings Blood typing will determing if a person is A, B, AB or O and if he or she is Rh negative or positive Potential Complications -Discomfort-Bruising-Excessive bleeding at the site where the needle punctured the skin-Dizziness/fainting-Risk for infection CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Explain procedure to pt., clean skin over vein, and insert needle into that vein. The blood is drawn through the needle into an attached vacuum tube.Collection of sample takes only a few minutes Client Education Must be done 3 days or less before transfusion, no need to change diet, medications/activities priorTell their HCP if they have received a blood transfusion or a plasma substitute in the last 3 months, or had a radiology procedure using IV contrast media Nursing Interventions Bruising and bleeding is reduced if pressure is applied with a finger to the puncture site until the bleeding stops Disconfort can be treated with warm packs to the puncture site, maintain clean site A3