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K-positive donor red cells were mistakenly transfused to a recipient (patient) with anti-K and the patient had a transfusion reaction.   The patient’s posttransfusion blood sample has a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) with polyspecific antihuman globulin (AHG). The direct antiglobulin test is positive because anti-K is an __________ antibody that has sensitized (attached to) the __________ cells in vivo.

A panic value is a:

Which of the following is an example of an unacceptable record-keeping procedure?

Please show both sides of your scratch paper to the camera before submitting the exam. Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the exam. Select complete below once you have shown both sides of the paper. 

A group O, D-positive mother gave birth to an A-negative infant. After 24 hours, the newborn’s bilirubin level rose to 19 mg/dL. A direct antiglobulin test performed on the cord blood specimen was positive with anti-IgG. What is the most probable antibody causing this?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching regarding warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which statements by the client would the nurse evaluate as indicating the need for further instruction? Select all that apply. 

When instructing a client on the use of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) the nurse knows to tell the client that it may take how many weeks for the drug to have maximum effect?

Which of the following would be omitted from a lab-generated computer label?

Which of the following test specimens can be analyzed without being centrifuged?

These structures form when primers fold upon themselves (intramolecular interactions).