Blood Bank math Flashcards
1
Q
_________ requires a near perfect understanding of the concepts.
A
Blood Bank math
2
Q
Blood bank math deals primarily with ________ & __________.
A
probability & compatilbility
3
Q
% compatibility =
A
% antigen (ag) neg
4
Q
In the case of multiple antibodies, % compatibility =
A
(% ag neg)(% ag neg)(% ag neg)…
5
Q
To figure out the number of units to screen, the equation is:
A
number to screen = number needed divided by (% ag neg)(% ag neg)…
6
Q
The expression of antigens on the surface of the cell is referred to as the ___________
A
cell phenotype
7
Q
If someone is type A, they produce _______.
A
Anti B
8
Q
If someone is D (Rh+), the can take _____ or _____ blood.
A
Rh+ or Rh-
9
Q
If someone is Rh-, we prefer to give them _____ blood because Anti Rh antibody isn’t naturally occurring.
A
Rh-
