Blood

Donors must be within what age range if they are regular donors?

• age 17 - 61

• age 18 - 61

• age 17 – 71

• age 18 - 71

Donors must be within what age range if they are first-time donors?

• age 17 - 61

• age 18 - 61

• age 17 – 71

• age 18 - 71

What is the minimum weight (in kilograms) allowed for a potential blood donor to be eligible to donate?

• Minimum weight is 50 kg. (110 lb.)

• Minimum weight is 55 kg. (121 lb.)

• Minimum weight is 40 kg. (88 lb.)

• Minimum weight is 45 kg. (99 lb.)

What is the minimum interval (in days) permitted between blood donations?

• 65 days

• 56 days

• 96 days

• 59 days

What restrictions apply to potential donors who have an ear or body piercing or tattooing?

• Cannot donate for 9 months following the procedure.

• Cannot donate for 8 months following the procedure.

• Cannot donate for 6 months following the procedure.

• Cannot donate for 3 months following the procedure.

How much blood does the average adult possess?

• On average, about 3 gallon.

• On average, about 4 gallon.

• On average, about 2 litres.

• On average, about 5 litres.

How much blood does the average recipient receive when blood is required?

• When blood is received, it is usually about 4.6 litres.

• When blood is received, it is usually about 2.9 litres.

• When blood is received, it is usually about 4.1 litres.

• When blood is received, it is usually about 2.1 litres.

Which blood type is called the universal donor blood type.

• Type O

• Type AB

• Type A

• Type B

Which blood type is called the universal recipient blood type.

• Type O

• Type AB

• Type A

• Type B

Why would a patient require a transfusion of blood platelets?

• A patient may require a transfusion of blood platelets if they have too many platelets in their blood
• A patient may require a transfusion of blood platelets if they have a high platelet count
• A patient may require a transfusion of blood platelets if they are allergic to platelets
• Patients with prolonged bleeding associated with some diseases like cancer need large quantities of platelets as part of their treatment.