O+G Blood Transfusion Quiz

Which of the following would be considered a special requirement in blood transfusion practice?

• Using only O-negative blood for all patients

• Adjusting transfusion protocols for patients with specific medical conditions

• Ignoring compatibility testing

• Prescribing antibiotics with every transfusion

What is a major focus of the major haemorrhage protocol in blood transfusion?

• Preventing minor bruising

• Managing severe blood loss rapidly and effectively

• Treating mild anemia

• Reducing cholesterol levels

Explain why a person with blood type O can donate blood to anyone, but can only receive blood from type O.

• Because type O has both A and B antigens.

• Because type O has no antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

• Because type O has only A antigens.

• Because type O has only B antigens.

What does compatibility mean in the context of blood transfusion?

• There is no antibody-antigen mediated reaction between donor and patient

• The donor and patient have the same age

• The donor and patient have the same weight

• The donor and patient are related

Explain why the transfusion of group B blood to a group A patient can result in the destruction of red blood cells (RBCs).

• The RBCs are too large to circulate

• The antibodies identify the antigen as foreign, resulting in destruction of the RBCs

• The RBCs multiply uncontrollably

• The RBCs are not compatible with plasma proteins

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

• O negative

• AB positive

• A positive

• B negative

What is the primary purpose of a "Group and Save" (Group and SAV) blood test?

• To determine the patient's blood group and screen for atypical antibodies.

• To measure blood glucose levels.

• To check for infections in the blood.

• To assess liver function.

Which of the following steps is NOT part of the crossmatch procedure as described?

• Measuring blood pressure

• Incubating at 37 degrees F for 1 hour

• Adding AHD and centrifuging

• Mixing recipient’s serum with donor’s red blood cells

Which of the following is a special requirement for certain blood transfusions?

• Irradiated blood products

• Blood with high glucose levels

• Blood with added antibiotics

• Blood with increased platelets

Which of the following is NOT a listed indication for cytomegalovirus seronegative blood?

• Neonatal transfusion

• Elective transfusion during pregnancy

• Solid organ transplant

• Treatment of bacterial infections