Episode 7-Blood Type Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are the four types of markers on RBCs?
Carbs, Proteins, GlycoProteins, GlycoLipids
About how many different blood grouping systems are there? How many antigen types?
30 systems…600+ types
What are the two most important blood group systems for transfusions?
ABO and Rhesus….”Ree-sis”
What type of antigens are the ABO antigens?
Carbohydrate
What is the most common blood type in the U.S.?
O+
What is more common in the U.S.: Type A or Type B?
A is WAY more common (42%) then B (10%)
Important Question: Do the recipient’s _________ react with the donor’s RBC ________? If the answer is YES, this is NOT a good match! If the answer is NO, then you have compatibility.
antibodies…..antigens
What is the first result when there is a mismatch in blood type during a transfusion? What does this lead to?
Agglutination of the blood leads to Ischemia
The Rh blood group system is _____ complex than ABO
more
In all, there are ~50 Rh antigens but only 5 are common, name __, __, __, __ and __.
D, C, c, E and e
The terms Rh positive is used for individuals who are Rhesus (__) positive and Rh negative for those who do not possess the Rhesus (__) antigen.
D….D
What type is the TRUE universal donor?
O-
What type is the TRUE universal recipient?
AB+
What are the four “other” blood types we discussed? WITH their abbreviations…
Kell[K+/K-]….Duffy[Fy(a+b-)]…Lewis[Lewis(a+b-)]…..Kidd[Ss])
Which transfusion reaction is concurrent with kidney failure?
Hemolytic (agglutinated cells get trapped in glomeruli)
The _________ blood transfusion reaction is due to damaged blood products that release high levels of _______ leading to fever and chills; it is usually_____.
Non-hemolytic….cytokines…benign
Which blood transfusion reaction is leads to rashes and itching and is usually benign?
Allergic
What blood transfusion error can lead to pulmonary edema?
Volume Overload
Which blood transfusion error can lead to endotoxemia and potentially septacemia? It is potentially FATAL!
Transfer of Bacteria in the blood
What are the three tests used to verify blood before it is given to a recipient?
1.Blood Type 2.Antibody Screen 3.Cross-Match
What is HDN? What Rhesus factor is the mother? What Rh factor is the father?
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. The mother is Rh - and the father is Rh +
What is given to the mother if she is pregnant with a second child to mask the child’s antigens? What are the trade names?
Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM, Gamulin)
