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Which of the following blood products is heat treated and therefore carries no risk of HIV or hepatitis?
Which of the following blood products is heat treated and therefore carries no risk of HIV or hepatitis?
- Red blood cells
- Albumin (correct)
- Fresh frozen plasma
- Platelets
What is the main reason for using CMV-negative blood?
What is the main reason for using CMV-negative blood?
- To reduce the risk of HIV transmission
- To enhance oxygen affinity in stored blood
- To prevent hemolysis reactions
- To avoid transmission of cytomegalovirus (correct)
Which type of blood is considered a universal donor?
Which type of blood is considered a universal donor?
- Type B
- Type O (correct)
- Type A
- Type AB
What is the significance of using Rh-negative blood in females of childbearing age?
What is the significance of using Rh-negative blood in females of childbearing age?
What is the effect of stored blood being low in 2,3-DPG?
What is the effect of stored blood being low in 2,3-DPG?
What does a type and crossmatch determine?
What does a type and crossmatch determine?
In transfusion reactions, what is the main role of haptoglobin?
In transfusion reactions, what is the main role of haptoglobin?
What should one unit of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) raise by approximately?
What should one unit of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) raise by approximately?
Which symptom is commonly associated with acute hemolysis from ABO incompatibility?
Which symptom is commonly associated with acute hemolysis from ABO incompatibility?
What is the most common cause of death from a transfusion reaction?
What is the most common cause of death from a transfusion reaction?
What is the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis during a blood transfusion?
What is the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis during a blood transfusion?
What is the main cause of febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction?
What is the main cause of febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction?
Which condition can be caused by cold products or cold body temperature during a blood transfusion?
Which condition can be caused by cold products or cold body temperature during a blood transfusion?
What is the most common bacterial contaminant found in blood products?
What is the most common bacterial contaminant found in blood products?
Which factor is required for the clotting cascade and may become deficient with massive transfusion?
Which factor is required for the clotting cascade and may become deficient with massive transfusion?
What can cause dilutional thrombocytopenia and dilution of coagulation factors during massive transfusion?
What can cause dilutional thrombocytopenia and dilution of coagulation factors during massive transfusion?
Which disease can be transmitted through blood transfusion?
Which disease can be transmitted through blood transfusion?
What is the usual cause of urticaria (rash) during a blood transfusion?
What is the usual cause of urticaria (rash) during a blood transfusion?
What is the recommended treatment for delayed hemolysis caused by squeezed blood?
What is the recommended treatment for delayed hemolysis caused by squeezed blood?
