Blood Groups and Types

What is the Rh factor and how does it affect blood typing?

• It is a protein found on the surface of red blood cells and determines whether a person is Rh-positive or Rh-negative.

• It is a type of white blood cell that affects blood clotting

• It is a type of virus that can cause blood infections

• It is a genetic disorder that causes blood to be incompatible with certain foods

What are the possible blood types for a person who is Rh positive and has type O blood in the ABO system?

• O positive

• A positive, B positive

• AB positive

• A negative

What is the significance of blood typing in blood transfusions and organ transplants?

• It has no impact on the success of the transfusion or transplant.

• It ensures compatibility between the donor and recipient.

• It only determines the color of the blood.

• It is only necessary for cosmetic reasons.

Which of the following is a true statement?

• People with type AB blood can donate blood to people with any blood type

• People with type AB blood can donate and receive blood from any blood group

• People with type AB blood can neither donate nor receive blood from any blood group except the AB group

• People with type AB blood can receive blood from any blood group

A person with type A blood can receive blood from which group or groups?

• Type A only

• Type A and Type B

• Type A and Type O

• Type A and Type AB

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Women who are at or below childbearing age:

• Should never receive Type O blood

• Should only receive blood with a positive Rh factor

• Should only receive blood that has the same Rh factor as they have

• Can receive blood that's either Rh+ or Rh- with no ill effects

Roughly how many Americans have type O+ blood?

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 25

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 2.5

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Parents with Type B blood.......

• may have children only with blood type B

• may have children only with blood type O

• may have children with blood type O and B

• may have children only with blood type A

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Which blood types are considered as the rarest and the most common blood groups.

• the rarest AB- and the most common O+

• the rarest A+ and the most common B+

• the rarest B- and the most common AB-

• the rarest AB+ and the most common O-

How can I test my blood group?

• By tasting

• By using antibodies

• By using antigens

• By mixing with the other blood groups