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IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
A patient needing blood transfusion has anti-P1 According to
statistics what is the approximate number of compatible units -
correct answer -1 out of 4
Which statement regarding LISS is not true? - correct answer -It
enhances the effect of albumin on Rh blood group antigens
Under what circumstances can hemolytic disease of the newborn
occur - correct answer -The mother lacks an antigen the infant
possesses
Of the following blood groups, which one does not cause
hemolytic disease of the newborn HDN - correct answer -Lewis
(Kell, ABO, Rh will)
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In cases of ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn, the mother is
usually what ABO blood type - correct answer -type O
Excluding anti-D, which antibody is most likely to be involved in
Rh hemolytic disease of the newborn? - correct answer -anti-c
All of the following are performed as part of a prenatal workup
except which test - correct answer -DAT
The following results are obtained
Mother
Anti-A: 4+
Anti-B: 0
Anti-D: 0
Rh control: 0
AB screen: Anti-D
DAT: Pending
Baby
Anti-A: 3+
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Anti-B: 3+
Anti-D: 3+
Rh control: 0
AB screen: Pending
DAT: 4+
What is the best explanation - correct answer -Rh hemolytic
disease of teh newborn is suspected
After the antibody has been identified in the maternal serum, what
is the next logical course of action - correct answer -titrate the
maternal antibody
After delivery, a postpartum antibody screen on an RhIg
candidate was performed. Anti-D was identified. A titration was
performed, and the titer was 8. What is the most likely explanation
for this result - correct answer -antepartum administration of RhIg
Which one of the following women is a candidate to receive
postpartum RhIg - correct answer -Group A, Rh negative mother
delivered a Group O, Rh positive baby
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Which test detects Rh sensitization of an infant's RBC's - correct
answer -DAT
A women had 3 pregnancies. Her firstborn was healthy. Her
second was severely jaundiced at birth and required an exchange
transfusion. Her third child was stillborn. Which of teh following is
most likely the cause? - correct answer -Rh incompatibility
Which of the following is NOT a suitable medium for suspensions
of RBCS - correct answer -reagent grade water
Which of the following enzymes is NOT used in blood bank
procedures - correct answer -Aldomet (Bromelin, trypsin and ficin
are)
What is the optimum pH at which antibodies bind to cells - correct
answer -6.5-7.5
What is the optimum concentration of a RBC suspension to be
used in blood bank testing - correct answer -2-5%