Blood Replacement

Question 1

Antigens

Answer 1

Unique markers identifying cells (“flags”, who they are)

Question 2

Antibodies

Answer 2

Produced by immune system once exposed to an antigen (“very skilled soldiers”, protect against specific group)

Question 3

Agglutination

Answer 3

Large grouping of cells; can cause blood clots

Question 4

Blood Types

Answer 4

A
B
O
Rh

Question 5

Blood Products:
Whole
Autologous
PRBC
Fresh frozen plasma

Answer 5

Whole: has everything
Autologous: self blood (take out and put back in)
PRBC: antigens only (no serum; worry about reaction to just RBC)
Fresh frozen plasma: antibodies only (no RBC)

Question 6

Reactions: Hemolytic

Answer 6

Blood - break apart
When the recipient's antibodies attack the donors blood cells
Symptoms:
Flank pain
Tachycardia
Hypotension

Question 7

Reaction: Febrile

Answer 7

Having or showing signs of a fever
When the donor's antibodies attack the recipient's blood cells
Symptoms:
Headache
Anxiety
Nausea

Question 8

Reaction: Mild Allergy

Answer 8

When recipient has a mild allergic reaction to component of donor material
Symptoms:
Itching

Question 9

Reactions: Severe Allergy

Answer 9

When recipient has a severe allergic reaction to component of donor material
Symptoms:
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Decrease O2

Question 10

Reactions: Circulatory Overload

Answer 10

More blood than the heart can handle
Symptoms:
Distended neck veins
Fluid volume overload

Question 11

Reactions: Sepsis

Answer 11

The body responds to an infection causing inflammation throughout the body
Caused by contaminated blood
Symptoms:
VERY high fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea