Transfusion Reactions

What antibodies can be found in the plasma when someone has blood type A?

A 27-year-old woman has a 'group and save' blood test taken prior to an elective Caesarian section. The blood test comes back and the woman is told that her blood type is 'A negative'. Which of the following antibodies would you expect to find in her blood?

The woman following her C section is given a transfusion. She is later approached by the nurse who informs her that she has been prescribed an injection of 'anti-D immunoglobulin'. Why is this injection indicated for this patient?

Which of the following is a special condition that changes the transfusion target?

Which blood product typically requires the longest transfusion time?

Which of the following are minor symptoms of a transfusion reaction?

Which of the following is considered a severe symptom of a transfusion reaction?

Which of the following are possible complications of blood transfusion?

What is the primary cause of hemolytic reactions during blood transfusion?

Which complication of transfusion is associated with volume overload and presents with dyspnoea and tachypnoea?

Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of TRALI?

What is the immediate action to take if any symptoms develop during a blood transfusion?

Which of the following patients may require irradiated blood products?

Which of the following are recommended strategies for the prevention of TACO?