Question 1

What is the immunoglobulin class of antibodies detected in the immediate-spin crossmatch?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA 
B)  IgM 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgD 
A)  IgA 
B)  IgM 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgD

Question 2

To what does the abbreviation "MSBOS" refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monthly surgical blood order schedule 
B)  Minimum surgical blood order staffing 
C)  Maximum blood order schedule 
D)  Minimum safe blood order schedule 
A)  Monthly surgical blood order schedule 
B)  Minimum surgical blood order staffing 
C)  Maximum blood order schedule 
D)  Minimum safe blood order schedule

Question 3

Your blood bank mistakenly released a D-positive red blood cell unit that subsequently transfused to a patient who typed as D-negative.The patient had no history of a previous transfusion or pregnancy.Antibody detection testing was negative in pretransfusion testing.Predict the crossmatch result in this case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compatible at immediate-spin 
B)  Incompatible at immediate-spin only 
C)  Not necessary to perform 
D)  Incompatible at antihuman globulin only 
A)  Compatible at immediate-spin 
B)  Incompatible at immediate-spin only 
C)  Not necessary to perform 
D)  Incompatible at antihuman globulin only

Question 4

What are the two components of the major crossmatch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recipient red cells and donor serum 
B)  Donor red cells and recipient serum 
C)  Reverse ABO cells and recipient serum 
D)  Screening cells and donor serum 
A)  Recipient red cells and donor serum 
B)  Donor red cells and recipient serum 
C)  Reverse ABO cells and recipient serum 
D)  Screening cells and donor serum

Question 5

Select the item that compatibility procedures will not address.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent formation of all red cell antibodies 
B)  Prevent life-threatening transfusion reactions 
C)  Maximize in vivo survival rate of red cells 
D)  Check ABO compatibility 
A)  Prevent formation of all red cell antibodies 
B)  Prevent life-threatening transfusion reactions 
C)  Maximize in vivo survival rate of red cells 
D)  Check ABO compatibility

Question 6

If an emergency exists and there is not enough time to perform a crossmatch for red cells,what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Release group O, D-negative whole blood. 
B)  Release group O, D-negative RBC units. 
C)  Release group AB fresh frozen plasma until the blood type is performed. 
D)  Release ABO-compatible blood based on the patient's prior record in the computer. 
A)  Release group O, D-negative whole blood. 
B)  Release group O, D-negative RBC units. 
C)  Release group AB fresh frozen plasma until the blood type is performed. 
D)  Release ABO-compatible blood based on the patient's prior record in the computer.

What is the immunoglobulin class of antibodies detected in the immediate-spin crossmatch?

To what does the abbreviation "MSBOS" refer?

What are the two components of the major crossmatch?

Select the item that compatibility procedures will not address.

If an emergency exists and there is not enough time to perform a crossmatch for red cells,what is the correct procedure?

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

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Exam 9: Compatibility Testing

What is the immunoglobulin class of antibodies detected in the immediate-spin crossmatch?

To what does the abbreviation "MSBOS" refer?

What are the two components of the major crossmatch?

Select the item that compatibility procedures will not address.

If an emergency exists and there is not enough time to perform a crossmatch for red cells,what is the correct procedure?

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

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