Question 1

Antibodies to which blood group system is often implicated in delayed transfusion reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kell 
B)  ABO 
C)  Duffy 
D)  Kidd 
A)  Kell 
B)  ABO 
C)  Duffy 
D)  Kidd

Question 2

What organ of the recipient's body is involved in a TRALI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart 
B)  Lung 
C)  Liver 
D)  Brain 
A)  Heart 
B)  Lung 
C)  Liver 
D)  Brain

Question 3

A 44-year-old woman has a hemoglobin level of 6.1 g/dL.White blood cell and platelet counts are within normal levels.The patient is group O D-negative with a negative antibody screen.Crossmatches are compatible.However,15 minutes after the start of the first transfusion,she experiences erythema and hives.What type of transfusion reaction is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urticarial 
B)  Febrile nonhemolytic 
C)  Delayed hemolytic 
D)  Acute hemolytic 
A)  Urticarial 
B)  Febrile nonhemolytic 
C)  Delayed hemolytic 
D)  Acute hemolytic

Question 4

Which of the following is necessary to prevent an anaphylactic reaction due to a known IgA antibody in a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  All red blood cell units should be irradiated. 
B)  Red blood cell units should be washed. 
C)  All blood components should be leukocyte-reduced. 
D)  Patient should be given antihistamine before transfusion. 
A)  All red blood cell units should be irradiated. 
B)  Red blood cell units should be washed. 
C)  All blood components should be leukocyte-reduced. 
D)  Patient should be given antihistamine before transfusion.

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits.
-Transfusion-related acute lung injury

Accepted Answer

A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly 
A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits.
-Circulatory overload (TACO)

Accepted Answer

A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly 
A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly

Question 7

MATCHING
Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits.
-Graft-versus-host disease

Accepted Answer

A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly 
A) Prevented by leukocyte-reduced components 
B) Prevented by irradiation of components 
C) Symptoms include hives and itching 
D) Associated with ABO incompatibilities 
E) Caused by donor white cell antibodies
F)Alloantibodies to red cell antigens
G)Can be prevented by transfusion slowly

Question 8

Which one of the following transfusion reactions is associated with high fever,shock,hemoglobinuria,and DIC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaphylactic 
B)  Sepsis 
C)  Circulatory overload 
D)  Allergic 
A)  Anaphylactic 
B)  Sepsis 
C)  Circulatory overload 
D)  Allergic

Question 9

Which of the following nonimmune mechanisms can lead to a hemolytic reaction to red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incompatible intravenous solutions mixed with the unit 
B)  Improper storage of the unit 
C)  Bacterial contamination of the unit 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Incompatible intravenous solutions mixed with the unit 
B)  Improper storage of the unit 
C)  Bacterial contamination of the unit 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following conditions can result from long-term red blood cell transfusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citrate toxicity 
B)  Hemosiderosis 
C)  Graft-versus-host disease 
D)  Transfusion-related acute lung injury 
A)  Citrate toxicity 
B)  Hemosiderosis 
C)  Graft-versus-host disease 
D)  Transfusion-related acute lung injury

Antibodies to which blood group system is often implicated in delayed transfusion reactions?

What organ of the recipient's body is involved in a TRALI?

Which of the following is necessary to prevent an anaphylactic reaction due to a known IgA antibody in a patient?

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Transfusion-related acute lung injury

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Circulatory overload (TACO)

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Graft-versus-host disease

Which one of the following transfusion reactions is associated with high fever,shock,hemoglobinuria,and DIC?

Which of the following nonimmune mechanisms can lead to a hemolytic reaction to red blood cells?

Which of the following conditions can result from long-term red blood cell transfusions?

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

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

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 11: Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Antibodies to which blood group system is often implicated in delayed transfusion reactions?

What organ of the recipient's body is involved in a TRALI?

Which of the following is necessary to prevent an anaphylactic reaction due to a known IgA antibody in a patient?

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Transfusion-related acute lung injury

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Circulatory overload (TACO)

MATCHING Match the transfusion reaction with the description that best fits. -Graft-versus-host disease

Which one of the following transfusion reactions is associated with high fever,shock,hemoglobinuria,and DIC?

Which of the following nonimmune mechanisms can lead to a hemolytic reaction to red blood cells?

Which of the following conditions can result from long-term red blood cell transfusions?

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

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

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

Filters