Red Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells Quiz
Test your knowledge about red blood cells with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about their structure, fun
This quiz covers a variety of topics, including:
- Fun
ctions of red blood cells - Production and stimulation of red blood cells
- Transfusion procedures and safety
What is the main protein found in red blood cells?
Ferritin
Immunoglobulin G
Titin
Hemoglobin
What % of a red blood cell is hemoglobin?
20%
50%
95%
70%
What is the shape of a Red blood cell?
Biconcave shape
Nonagon shape
Rhombus shape
Oval shape
What is the main function of a red blood cell?
To transport oxygen around the body
Defends the body against infection and disease
To prevent and stop bleeding
All of the above
What are Red Blood Cells also known as?
Leukocyte
erythrocyte
Thrombocytes
Red blood cells don't have a nucleus like white blood cells, thus allows them easier transport through the body
True
False
Where in the body are red blood cells produced?
Kidneys
Bone marrow
Hypothalamus.
Parathyroid glands
What stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells?
Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor
Erythropoietin
Thrombopoietin
Hepatic gluconeogenesis
Healthy kidneys produce erythropoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells needed to carry oxygen throughout the body.
True
False
When should Kathy receive red blood cells?
Straight after vomiting blood?
Once every 5 hours for the first 48 hours?
Only if showing signs of haemorrhagic shock?
Never
Why is it important to not give a transfusion of red blood cells to a person who has had a bleed from oesophageal varices and suffering from liver cirrhosis??
Increased portal pressure
Can make the bleeding worse
Both of the above
What should be the first line treatment for oesophageal varices?
Red blood cell transfusion
band ligation
White blood cell transfusion
Platelet transfusion
Before the transfusion starts the nurse should:
Check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature?
Make sure the donor blood type is a match for your blood type?
Make sure that the supplied blood is the product ordered by your doctor and is labeled with your name?
All of the above
When should you recheck a person's BP and pulse who is receiving a blood transfusion?
After the first 15 minutes and at the end.
After 30 minutes and 20 minutes before transfusion ends?
No need to recheck?
Every 10 minutes for the duration of the transfusion?
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