LECTURE 1- INTRODUCTION TO
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Objective: List the major developments in transfusion medicine. - Correct Answers -
1901- Karl Landsteiner discovers the ABO blood group system
1937- The first blood bank was established in the U.S.
1967- Rh immune globulin introduced for prevention of HDFN
Objective: Define key terms.
___ ___- the storage of blood for future use - Correct Answers -blood bank
Objective: Define key terms.
____- the study of the immunological properties of blood (primarily antibodies directed
against blood antigens) - Correct Answers -Immunohematology
Objective: Define key terms.
___ ___- a branch of medical practice concerned with safe administration of blood and
blood products to patients in need - Correct Answers -transfusion medicine
Objective: Define key terms.
___- an ill individual who receives blood or blood products as treatment - Correct
Answers -recipient
Objective: Define key terms.
___- a healthy individual who voluntarily agrees to have blood removed and
subsequently given to someone else in need - Correct Answers -donor
Objective: Explain the need for blood and blood donors.
___ in ___ people will need a transfusion at some point in their life
Everyday, ____ units of blood are required in U.S. hospitals. - Correct Answers -one in
three people
41,000 units of blood
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Objective: List the major developments in transfusion medicine. - Correct Answers -
1901- Karl Landsteiner discovers the ABO blood group system
1937- The first blood bank was established in the U.S.
1967- Rh immune globulin introduced for prevention of HDFN
Objective: Define key terms.
___ ___- the storage of blood for future use - Correct Answers -blood bank
Objective: Define key terms.
____- the study of the immunological properties of blood (primarily antibodies directed
against blood antigens) - Correct Answers -Immunohematology
Objective: Define key terms.
___ ___- a branch of medical practice concerned with safe administration of blood and
blood products to patients in need - Correct Answers -transfusion medicine
Objective: Define key terms.
___- an ill individual who receives blood or blood products as treatment - Correct
Answers -recipient
Objective: Define key terms.
___- a healthy individual who voluntarily agrees to have blood removed and
subsequently given to someone else in need - Correct Answers -donor
Objective: Explain the need for blood and blood donors.
___ in ___ people will need a transfusion at some point in their life
Everyday, ____ units of blood are required in U.S. hospitals. - Correct Answers -one in
three people
41,000 units of blood