WorksheetsO+G Blood Transfusion Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
