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What is the primary purpose of pre-screening questionnaires prior to transfusion?
What is the primary purpose of pre-screening questionnaires prior to transfusion?
- To screen recipient plasma for alloantibodies
- To prevent prion transmission since prions cannot be tested in blood (correct)
- To test for infectious diseases
- To determine the blood group of the patient
In which scenario would irradiation of blood be necessary?
In which scenario would irradiation of blood be necessary?
- For patients with coagulopathy
- For patients with severe thrombocytopenia
- To inactivate white blood cells in donor blood (correct)
- In case of haemorrhagic shock
Which blood product is specifically used for patients with a severe clotting disorder like hemophilia?
Which blood product is specifically used for patients with a severe clotting disorder like hemophilia?
- Platelets
- Fresh frozen plasma
- pRBCs
- Cryoprecipitate (correct)
What is the main function of fresh frozen plasma in transfusions?
What is the main function of fresh frozen plasma in transfusions?
When is the use of whole blood preferred in transfusion cases?
When is the use of whole blood preferred in transfusion cases?
What safety measure is crucial to ensuring correct patient identification during transfusions?
What safety measure is crucial to ensuring correct patient identification during transfusions?
What is the primary compensatory mechanism in chronic anemia involving erythropoietin production?
What is the primary compensatory mechanism in chronic anemia involving erythropoietin production?
What cardiovascular changes are typically observed in chronic anemia?
What cardiovascular changes are typically observed in chronic anemia?
What is the role of 2,3-DPG in chronic anemia?
What is the role of 2,3-DPG in chronic anemia?
What is the significance of reticulocyte number in full blood examination reports of patients with anemia?
What is the significance of reticulocyte number in full blood examination reports of patients with anemia?
What is the common color appearance of erythrocytes (RBCs) seen in a peripheral blood smear of a patient with anemia?
What is the common color appearance of erythrocytes (RBCs) seen in a peripheral blood smear of a patient with anemia?
Which of the following changes is not commonly associated with chronic anemia regarding the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following changes is not commonly associated with chronic anemia regarding the cardiovascular system?
What is the direct test that can be done to identify the offender and prevent future reactions in certain transfusion complications?
What is the direct test that can be done to identify the offender and prevent future reactions in certain transfusion complications?
Which transfusion reaction presents with symptoms like low-grade fever, jaundice, and anemia?
Which transfusion reaction presents with symptoms like low-grade fever, jaundice, and anemia?
In Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload, what is a recommended treatment option for fluid overload?
In Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload, what is a recommended treatment option for fluid overload?
What is the main cause of Transfusion-Associated Sepsis?
What is the main cause of Transfusion-Associated Sepsis?
Which complication can arise from high-volume transfusions according to the provided text?
Which complication can arise from high-volume transfusions according to the provided text?
What is the key diagnostic indicator for anaemia according to the text?
What is the key diagnostic indicator for anaemia according to the text?
