Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
A patient is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. What pre-procedure intervention is essential to prevent excessive bleeding during the procedure?
Administering intravenous antibiotics is not a pre-procedure intervention to prevent excessive bleeding during a bone marrow aspiration.
Applying a tourniquet to the limb is not a recommended practice for bone marrow aspiration. Tourniquets can impede blood flow and cause complications.
Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and a low platelet count can increase the risk of excessive bleeding during a bone marrow aspiration. Checking the patient's platelet count before the procedure allows the healthcare team to assess the risk of bleeding and take appropriate measures if needed.
Restricting the patient's fluid intake is not a necessary intervention before a bone marrow aspiration. Adequate hydration is essential for the patient's well-being.
Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and a low platelet count can increase the risk of excessive bleeding during a bone marrow aspiration. Checking the patient's platelet count before the procedure allows the healthcare team to assess the risk of bleeding and take appropriate measures if needed.
a. Administering intravenous antibiotics is not a pre-procedure intervention to prevent excessive bleeding during a bone marrow aspiration.
b. Applying a tourniquet to the limb is not a recommended practice for bone marrow aspiration. Tourniquets can impede blood flow and cause complications.
d. Restricting the patient's fluid intake is not a necessary intervention before a bone marrow aspiration. Adequate hydration is essential for the patient's well-being.