Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) Practice Exam

For vessel labeling in a clinical transplant setting, serologies are critical because they provide essential information about the recipient’s immune status and potential for rejecting the transplant. Specific serological tests, such as those that determine the presence of antibodies against human leukocyte antigens (HLA) or other antigens, help assess compatibility between the donor and recipient. This information is crucial to prevent graft rejection and to ensure the best outcomes post-transplant.

In contrast, the negative blood type results, while important in ensuring donor-recipient compatibility, are not specifically related to the labeling of vessels. Patient allergies and surgical history are valuable pieces of patient information but do not directly pertain to the serological compatibility or immune responses related to transplant procedures. Thus, focusing on serologies provides the necessary data required for effective and safe vessel labeling in the context of transplantation.