NCLEX-PN
Hematology NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with congestive heart failure and anemia. The HCP ordered a transfusion of two (2) units of packed red blood cells. The unit has 250 mL of red blood cells plus 45 mL of additive. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump to infuse each unit of packed red blood cells?
Correct Answer: 74
Rationale: Each unit = 250 mL RBC + 45 mL additive = 295 mL. Standard transfusion time is 4 hours max. 295 mL รท 4 hr = 73.75 mL/hr, rounded to 74 mL/hr for pump precision.
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