Using Blood And Blood Products Flashcards
Substance that causes the formation of antibodies
Antigen
If your blood contains a D antigen you are considered
Rh positive
The name of the blood type is the…
Name of the antigen on the red blood cells
A protein substance developed in the body in response to the presence of an antigen that has entered the body
Antibody
The four main blood types in the ABO group
A, B, AB, O
The lab examination to determine a pts blood type
Typing
Indication for platelet infusion
Treatment or prevention of bleeding associated with platelet deficiency
AB can receive blood from
Anyone
Type O can receive blood from
Type O
A protein substance developed in the body in response to the presence of an antigen that has entered the body
Antibody
Group A can receive blood from
Type A or type O
An antibody that causes clumping of specific antigens
Agglutinin
Donating your own blood for a later transfusion
Autotransfuaion
Blood that has been infusing for ___ hours must be D/C to prevent bacterial contamination.
4 hours
Group B can receive blood from
Type B or type O