Chapter 9: Forensic Serology Quiz

Which test is used to determine if blood is present when no stain is visible? 

• Precipitin

• Gel Diffusion

• Kastle-Meyer 

• Microcrystalline

A patient has type AB blood. If they received a transfusion of type B blood, predict and explain what would happen.

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A patient has type B blood. If they received a transfusion of type AB blood, predict and explain what would happen.

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Predict and explain what will happen to a patient with type O blood when they receive a transfusion from a type A donor.

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A patient with type A blood needs a blood transfusion. Identify the blood types that are compatible with hers.

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Type O blood is considered to be a universal donor.

• True

• False

A person with blood type AB is considered to be a universal donor.

• True

• False

Which one of the following situations would be beneficial for the recipient?

• A Type A person receives a transfusion from a Type B person

• A Type B person receives a transfusion from a Type A person

• A Type A person receives a transfusion from a Type O person

• A Type O person receives a transfusion from a Type AB person

This yellow liquid makes up 55% of the volume of blood: 

• White blood cells 

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Blood type would be this kind of evidence: 

• Specific evidence 

• Class evidence

• Eye-witness evidence 

• Individual evidence