Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1862 of 2368
A unit of blood has been delivered from the blood bank to the unit. Within what time frame should the transfusion begin?
- Within 30 minutes of obtaining it from the blood bank
- Within 2 hours of obtaining it from the blood bank
- Within 1 hour after it reaches room temperature
- Any time before the end of the shift
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Correct answer: Within 30 minutes of obtaining it from the blood bank
Blood should not remain in the care area longer than 30 minutes before the transfusion begins, so everything must be ready first.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: CHECKLIST: ADMINISTER BLOOD PRODUCTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026