Exam 2 Blood Loss & Transfusion

Question 1

5 purposes of transfusion

Answer 1

1) Increase the Hb content of the blood
2) Increase circulating volume
3) Increasing plasma albumin content
4) Provide coagulation factors
5) Provide functional platelets

Question 2

3 main types of blood products

Answer 2

1) Fresh whole blood (FWB) (PCV ~ 40%)
2) Packed red cells (PCV ~ 70%)
3) Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

Question 3

Acute blood loss may not change PCV and TP

True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Plasma does not contain red blood cells therefore blood typing is not necessary.

a) True
b) False

Answer 4

b) False

Question 5

What is the best option in providing coagulation factors?

Answer 5

Cryoprecipitate

Question 6

What is used to provide functional platelets?

Answer 6

Fresh whole blood

Question 7

What 2 things are used for treatment of acute reactions?

Answer 7

1) Epinephrine IV (for anaphylactic reactions)
2) Antihistamines IV

Question 8

Cross-matching:

Major cross-match -> ?

Minor cross-match -> ?

Answer 8

Major cross-match: donor RBC + recipient plasma

Minor cross-match: recipient RBC + donor plasma

Question 9

In which species would “blind” transfusion be the most dangerous?

a) Dog
b) Cat
c) Horse

Answer 9

b) Cat