Blood Transfusion Quiz

1. A blood transfusion is when a person receives donated blood. Why are transfusions given?

A. To increase the amount of bloodB. To increase the blood's ability to carry oxygenC. To decrease the risk of bleedingD. All of the above

2. Which parts of the blood can be transfused?

A. Whole bloodB. PlateletsC. Red blood cellsD. All of the above

3. What is the minimum you should weigh to donate blood?

A. 100 poundsB. 110 poundsC. 115 poundsD. 125 pounds

4. How often can a donor give blood?

A. At any timeB. Every 2 monthsC. Every 3 monthsD. Every 6 months

5. How much blood usually is donated at a time?

A. 1 pintB. 2 pintsC. 1 quartD. 2 quarts

6. What are the common risks of donating blood?

A. Contract common virusesB. Bacterial infectionC. Low blood pressureD. None of the above

7. Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases?

A. HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)B. Viral hepatitisC. DiabetesD. A and B

8. Which agency regulates blood donation?

A. American Medical AssociationB. U.S. Health and Human ServicesC. FDAD. American Red Cross

9. An advisory panel of experts has suggested that anyone who received transfusions before March 1992 be screened for which of these diseases?

A. HIVB. Hepatitis CC. MononucleosisD. Leukemia

10. Which is the most common blood type among Americans?

A. O positiveB. O negativeC. AB positiveD. AB negative

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