Blood Transfusion Basics
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Which blood component is typically used to treat anemia?

  • PRBCs (correct)
  • Platelets
  • Whole blood
  • Plasma

Which blood component is typically given to patients who have lost a lot of blood or have a bleeding disorder?

  • Whole blood
  • Platelets
  • PRBCs
  • Plasma (correct)

Which blood component is used to treat patients who have a severe bleeding disorder or have lost a lot of blood?

  • Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) (correct)
  • Platelets
  • PRBCs
  • Whole blood

Which blood component is used to treat patients who are dehydrated or have low blood pressure?

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Which blood component can be used to treat patients who have been exposed to certain viruses, such as hepatitis B and C?

<p>FFP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Treatment for Anemia

Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) are used to treat anemia.

Treatment for Blood Loss

Plasma is used to treat patients who've lost a lot of blood or have bleeding disorders.

Severe Bleeding Disorder Treatment

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is used for severe bleeding or massive blood loss.

Dehydration Treatment

Albumin is used for patients with dehydration or low blood pressure.

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Treatment for Viral Exposure

FFP can treat viral exposures (like hepatitis B/C), by providing clotting factors.

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