Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion ( 30 Questions)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the compatibility of blood types for this client?
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, O+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect because individuals with blood type A- can only receive blood from donors with blood type A- or O-. Rh factor (positive or negative) is a critical consideration in blood compatibility.
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A- or O-." Rationale: This statement is accurate. Individuals with blood type A- can safely receive blood from donors with blood type A- (the same type) or O- (universal donor for A- individuals) The negative Rh factor ensures compatibility.
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, A+, O+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect. Individuals with blood type A- should not receive blood from donors with A+ because the Rh factor is incompatible. A- individuals can only safely receive Rh-negative blood.
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, A+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect because it suggests that an A- individual can receive blood from A+ donors. As mentioned earlier, the Rh factor must be compatible, and A- individuals should not receive Rh-positive blood.
Choice A rationale:
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, O+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect because individuals with blood type A- can only receive blood from donors with blood type A- or O-.
Rh factor (positive or negative) is a critical consideration in blood compatibility.
Choice B rationale:
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A- or O-." Rationale: This statement is accurate.
Individuals with blood type A- can safely receive blood from donors with blood type A- (the same type) or O- (universal donor for A- individuals)
The negative Rh factor ensures compatibility.
Choice C rationale:
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, A+, O+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect.
Individuals with blood type A- should not receive blood from donors with A+ because the Rh factor is incompatible.
A- individuals can only safely receive Rh-negative blood.
Choice D rationale:
"I can receive blood from donors with blood types A-, A+, or O-." Rationale: This statement is incorrect because it suggests that an A- individual can receive blood from A+ donors.
As mentioned earlier, the Rh factor must be compatible, and A- individuals should not receive Rh-positive blood.