ABO Blood Groups

Question 1

What is the ABO antigen system?

Answer 1

It is the different classes of human blood

Question 2

What part of the blood is classified?

Answer 2

The red blood cells are distinguished

Question 3

What other blood is compatible with Type A?

Answer 3

Type A or O

Question 4

What other blood is compatible with Type B

Answer 4

B or O

Question 5

What other blood is compatible with Type O?

Answer 5

Type O+ or O-

Question 6

What other blood is compatible with type AB?

Answer 6

Type A, B, Or O

Question 7

Clinical Priority related to ABO Blood groups

Answer 7

1) Blood transfusions are ordered for clients with hypovolemia caused by hemorrhage, anemia, or blood clotting deficiencies

2)A doctors order is needed for each blood transfusion. 2 licensed nurse must verify before the transfusion starts

3) Other types of blood products include: packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, albumin, clotting factors and cryoprecipitate