Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) Practice Exam

The main idea is that activity level after bone marrow harvest directly affects healing and the risk of complications at the harvest site. The safest, most protective guidance is to avoid heavy lifting for a period after the procedure. This helps prevent strain on the harvest site, reduces the chance of bleeding or a hematoma, and supports proper healing while the anesthesia wears off and any tissue soreness resolves. Pain can be managed with prescribed analgesics as needed, and patients are typically advised to resume activities gradually based on how they feel and their clinician’s instructions. Soaking in tub baths or hot tubs soon after the procedure is usually discouraged to lower infection risk, and resuming strenuous activity immediately is not appropriate.