01
True or false
1 point
True or false: A blood transfusion replaces a specific blood component or substance, rather than blood in general.
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1 Blood Products and Transfusion Safety Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
A patient has symptomatic anemia that is impairing oxygen delivery but is not bleeding. Which product most directly addresses the problem?
- A
Red blood cells
- B
Platelets
- C
Fresh frozen plasma
- D
Cryoprecipitate
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
A clinician considers plasma for an unrelated purpose. Complete the statement: Plasma is not a .
04
Written response
1 point
A routine platelet product requires temperature-controlled storage with gentle, continuous agitation. What is the usual storage temperature range?
05
Choose one
1 point
A patient has critical bleeding associated with low fibrinogen. Which product most directly provides concentrated fibrinogen?
- A
Red blood cells
- B
Platelets
- C
Fresh frozen plasma
- D
Cryoprecipitate
06
Choose all
1 point
A patient has an abnormal platelet result. Select all statements that correctly guide consideration of platelet transfusion.
- A
Platelet transfusion may be used to treat or prevent bleeding when platelet numbers are low.
- B
Impaired platelet function can be relevant even when considering platelet transfusion.
- C
A low platelet count by itself always establishes the need for transfusion.
- D
Platelets are indicated only when a patient is actively bleeding.
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: Once frozen plasma or cryoprecipitate has been thawed, it may be refrozen whenever it has not yet been used.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
In the United States, red blood cells are commonly refrigerated within what temperature range?
09
Choose all
1 point
During the required bedside check, select all actions that support safe verification before a transfusion begins.
- A
Match the patient and product identifiers.
- B
Verify the component and compatibility information.
- C
Check the expiration and any special product requirements.
- D
Proceed if a mismatch is minor and can be corrected after starting.
- E
Stop and resolve any discrepancy before administration.
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
Before thawing, frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate are kept at the temperature specified for the product.
11
Open ended
1 point
A patient develops chills and breathing difficulty during a transfusion. Describe the immediate response and the key actions that should follow.
12
Choose one
1 point
A clinician is considering a plasma-derived medicinal product, such as an immunoglobulin or clotting-factor concentrate. Which principle should guide its use?
- A
They can be prescribed and handled exactly like any transfusable blood component.
- B
They are general-purpose substitutes for whichever blood component is unavailable.
- C
They have product-specific indications and their own prescribing and handling instructions.
- D
They are used only to expand blood volume.
13
Choose one
1 point
A product has been prepared for a patient. Before administration, which approach best confirms that transfusion is appropriate and authorized?
- A
Start the transfusion if a laboratory value is abnormal, even if the indication and decision process have not been confirmed.
- B
Confirm the order and indication, consent or documented decision process, and any required special product attributes.
- C
Use the product that is easiest to obtain, then reassess whether it addresses the patient's need.
- D
Rely on the patient's preference alone without confirming the clinical need.
14
Written response
1 point
A stable, nonbleeding adult has symptomatic anemia and is prescribed red blood cells. Under the common approach described, how many units are usually given before reassessment?
15
Written response
1 point
A blood-storage refrigerator is set to the lower endpoint of the common U.S. storage range for red blood cells. What is that temperature?
16
True or false
1 point
A service stores routine platelets at 20–24 °C without agitation. This matches the usual storage and handling conditions for routine platelets.
- A
True
- B
False
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient has symptomatic anemia impairing oxygen delivery but is not bleeding. Which product most directly addresses the problem?
- A
Plasma
- B
Red blood cells
- C
Platelets
- D
Cryoprecipitate
18
Choose one
1 point
A patient is bleeding and has a clinically significant clotting-factor deficiency. A specific factor treatment is unsuitable or unavailable. Which plan best matches the described use of plasma?
- A
Use plasma as a general volume expander.
- B
Use plasma as a general nutrition product.
- C
Consider plasma for bleeding or bleeding risk with a significant clotting-factor deficiency when specific factor treatment is unsuitable or unavailable.
- D
Use plasma to replace low fibrinogen in every situation.
19
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1 point
A patient develops chills during a transfusion. What is the priority response?
- A
Slow the transfusion and observe for several minutes.
- B
Finish the current component, then report the chills.
- C
Discard the bag and tubing before seeking advice.
- D
Stop the transfusion, assess the patient, call for clinical help, and follow the reaction protocol.
20
Choose one
1 point
An issued blood component is delayed and its storage conditions are uncertain. What should the care team do before deciding whether it can be transfused?
- A
Inspect the component’s appearance and use it if it looks normal.
- B
Contact the transfusion service for guidance.
- C
Return it to any refrigerator until it is needed.
- D
Use it if the original order is still active.