In a Patient Who Has Been Recently Transfused, a Positive

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a patient who has been recently transfused, a positive DAT may be due to:

• A) alloantibody coating patient cells.
• B) alloantibody coating transfused donor cells.
• C) antibodies to a drug coating donor cells.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a vein or artery which can obstruct the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Pressure Ulcer

Localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

Paraplegic

Paraplegic refers to a person who has lost the ability to move or feel both legs and sometimes parts of the lower body, often due to spinal cord injury or disease.

Axillary Crutch

A type of mobility aid that helps support the body's weight while walking, fitting under the armpit and held by the hand.