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What is a transfusion reaction?
What is a transfusion reaction?
- A reaction that occurs when the donor has a blood clotting disorder
- A reaction that occurs when donor and recipient blood types are not compatible (correct)
- A reaction that occurs when donor and recipient blood types are compatible
- A reaction that occurs when the recipient has a blood clotting disorder
What happens when antibodies attach to RBC bearing the antigen in a transfusion reaction?
What happens when antibodies attach to RBC bearing the antigen in a transfusion reaction?
- The antibodies will dissolve the RBCs
- The antibodies will increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
- The antibodies will decrease the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
- The antibodies will be attached to another RBC which can block the small vessels (correct)
What can be the severity of a transfusion reaction?
What can be the severity of a transfusion reaction?
- From an asymptomatic minor rise in the plasma bilirubin level to severe jaundice and renal tubular damage leading to anuria and death (correct)
- From an asymptomatic minor rise in the plasma bilirubin level to mild headaches
- From mild fever to asymptomatic minor rise in the plasma bilirubin level
- From mild fever to severe jaundice and renal tubular damage leading to anuria and death
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