8 Questions
What is the universal blood type that can be transfused to patients of all blood types?
O negative
What is the process of separating blood into its individual components called?
Apheresis
Which blood component is responsible for clotting?
Platelets
Where is blood gathered as a result of donation stored and preserved?
Blood bank
What is the term 'blood bank' typically referred to within a hospital?
Department within a Clinical Pathology laboratory
What tasks are included in blood banking?
Blood collection, processing, testing, separation, and storage
What type of blood transfusion is given to patients with anemia or iron deficiency?
Red blood cells or packed cells
What is the purpose of transfusing red blood cells or packed cells to patients?
To improve the oxygen saturation in blood
Test your knowledge of blood banking with this quiz! Learn about the process of separating blood into its components, identify the blood component responsible for clotting, and discover the universal blood type that can be transfused to patients of all blood types.
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