If an Anti-I Is Suspected in a Patient's Sample That

question 15

Multiple Choice

If an anti-I is suspected in a patient's sample that requires a transfusion,the most acceptable course of action is to:

• A)call the rare donor registry.
• B)crossmatch cord blood.
• C)perform a cold autoadsorption.
• D)perform the prewarm technique.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Edema

Swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues, typically occurring in the lower legs and ankles.

Basilar Crackles

Fine or coarse sounds heard in the lower part of the lungs with a stethoscope, usually indicating fluid in the airways or atypical airway popping open, often associated with conditions like pneumonia or heart failure.

Myocardial Blood Flow

The amount of blood flowing through the muscle tissue of the heart, critical for its function and health.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the right ventricle.