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Transfusion Medicine Knowledge Assessment Quiz
Sharpen Your Blood Transfusion Knowledge Today
This transfusion medicine quiz helps you check your grasp of blood transfusion basics and immunohematology. Work through 15 multiple‑choice questions to practice crossmatching, product selection, and reaction management, so you can spot gaps before the exam or the next shift. For more focused practice, try the blood transfusion administration quiz or an internal medicine quiz.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse patient compatibility for safe transfusions
- Identify blood group antigens and antibody interactions
- Evaluate transfusion reactions and appropriate interventions
- Apply crossmatching principles in pre-transfusion testing
- Demonstrate proper handling and storage of blood products
Cheat Sheet
- Understand the ABO and Rh blood group systems - Knowing which antigens are present on red blood cells and which antibodies circulate in plasma is the cornerstone of safe transfusion. Dive into why type A blood has A antigens and anti-B antibodies, and how Rh factors influence compatibility.
- Master pre-transfusion testing - This process covers ABO and Rh typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching to confirm donor - recipient compatibility. Nail each step to prevent adverse reactions and ensure every unit you transfuse is a safe one.
- Recognize acute hemolytic transfusion reactions - These life-threatening reactions happen when recipient antibodies attack donor red cells, often due to ABO mismatch. Watch for fever, chills, back pain, and dark urine as urgent warning signs.
- Identify delayed hemolytic reactions - Occurring days to weeks after transfusion, these reactions stem from an immune response to minor antigens you might have missed. Monitor hemoglobin trends and use direct antiglobulin testing (DAT) to catch them early.
- Be aware of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GvHD) - In this rare but often fatal condition, viable donor T-cells attack the recipient's tissues. Prevention through irradiation of cellular blood products is your best defense.
- Learn proper blood product storage - Red cells belong at 1-6 °C, while platelets need room temperature with constant gentle agitation. Mastering storage rules keeps your products viable and patients safe.
- Understand transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) - Sudden lung inflammation and fluid overload can strike within hours, causing severe respiratory distress. It often involves donor antibodies reacting with recipient white cells.
- Recognize febrile non-hemolytic reactions - Common fevers and chills during or after transfusion usually result from recipient antibodies against donor leukocytes. Pre-storage leukoreduction is a proven way to lower this risk.
- Apply crossmatching principles - Mixing donor red cells with recipient serum helps you unearth unexpected antibodies before they cause harm. Perfecting this test is key to safe, personalized transfusion practices.
- Stay updated on transfusion medicine guidelines - Protocols evolve as science advances. Regularly review the latest standards from authoritative bodies to keep your practice cutting-edge and your patients protected.