Chapter 5: Transfusions Flashcards
1
Q
Safe transfusions depend on careful blood typing to prevent the immune system from producing what?
A
From producing antibodies and attacking the transfused blood.
2
Q
What types of blood does Type A can receive?
A
From Type A and Type O.
3
Q
What types of blood does Type B can receive?
A
From Type B and Type O.
4
Q
What types of blood does Type AB can receive?
A
From Type A, Type B, Type AB and Type O.
5
Q
What types of blood does Type O can receive?
A
Only from Type O.
6
Q
How are safe Blood transfusions?
A
They have to be the an exact match for type and Rh factor.
7
Q
What is the process known as crossmatching?
A
Small samples of the recipient’s and donor’s blood are mixed together to check compatibility.
