19 Questions
Which of the following blood products is heat treated and therefore carries no risk of HIV or hepatitis?
Albumin
What is the main reason for using CMV-negative blood?
To avoid transmission of cytomegalovirus
Which type of blood is considered a universal donor?
Type O
What is the significance of using Rh-negative blood in females of childbearing age?
To avoid Rh incompatibility with the fetus
What is the effect of stored blood being low in 2,3-DPG?
Reduced oxygen affinity
What does a type and crossmatch determine?
ABO compatibility
In transfusion reactions, what is the main role of haptoglobin?
To bind to free hemoglobin
What should one unit of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) raise by approximately?
$Hgb by 1$
Which symptom is commonly associated with acute hemolysis from ABO incompatibility?
$Back pain$
What is the most common cause of death from a transfusion reaction?
Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
What is the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis during a blood transfusion?
Epinephrine, fluids, pressors, steroids, histamine blockers (Benadryl)
What is the main cause of febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction?
Recipient antibody reaction against donor WBCs
Which condition can be caused by cold products or cold body temperature during a blood transfusion?
Poor clotting due to slowing of enzyme reactions
What is the most common bacterial contaminant found in blood products?
E. coli
Which factor is required for the clotting cascade and may become deficient with massive transfusion?
Calcium
What can cause dilutional thrombocytopenia and dilution of coagulation factors during massive transfusion?
$H_2$O
Which disease can be transmitted through blood transfusion?
$Chagas'$ disease
What is the usual cause of urticaria (rash) during a blood transfusion?
$IgA$ deficiency in the recipient
What is the recommended treatment for delayed hemolysis caused by squeezed blood?
$Observation$ if stable
Test your knowledge about blood products, transfusion risks, blood screening, and blood types with this quiz. Learn about the risks associated with different blood products and the importance of matching blood types for safe transfusions.
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