Blood Transfusion and Infection Responses

A patient with blood type A- receives Rh+ blood during an emergency transfusion. What is the most likely complication?

• Iron overload

• Hemolytic reaction

• Febrile non-hemolytic reaction

• Allergic reaction

2. An increase in lymphocytes typically indicates what type of infection?

• Bacterial

• Parasitic

• Fungal

• Viral

Monocytes are most commonly elevated in which type of infection?

• Viral

• Fungal

• Acute bacterial

• Chronic bacterial

A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly complains of difficulty breathing. What is your first action?

• A. Slow down the transfusion

• B. Administer oxygen

• C. Stop the transfusion

• D. Notify the physician

5. What is the gold standard test for histocompatibility in organ transplantation?

• A. Crossmatch test

• B. ABO typing

• C. Rh typing

• D. HLA typing

What are petechiae?

• Large patches of bleeding under the skin

• Small pinpoint red or purple spots

• Bruises from trauma

• Clotted blood masses

What distinguishes purpura from petechiae?

• Caused by trauma

• Purpura are larger in size

• Purpura are painful

• Petechiae blanch, purpura do not

What is ecchymosis?

• Local infection

• A type of allergy

• A large area of subcutaneous bleeding

• A cancerous lesion

How should a patient best take iron supplements for maximum absorption?

• With milk

• with food

• without food and vitamin c

• After meals

Heinz bodies are typically found in which condition?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Beta thalassemia

• Alpha thalassemia

• Iron-deficiency anemia