The Maximum Volume of Blood That May Be Collected in a Whole

question 6

Multiple Choice

The maximum volume of blood that may be collected in a whole blood,allogeneic donation is

• A)10.5 mL/kg of body weight
• B)11.5 mL/kg of body weight
• C)12.0 mL/kg of body weight
• D)14.0 mL/kg of body weight

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for cellular respiration in living organisms and a component of the earth's atmosphere.

Maternal Blood

Blood circulating in a pregnant woman that provides nutrients and oxygen to both the mother and the fetus.

Embryonic Blood

Blood cells that are present in an embryo, fundamental in the development of the circulatory system.

Fetal Blood

Blood that circulates through a fetus, which has unique properties, such as a higher concentration of hemoglobin, to efficiently carry oxygen from the placenta.