Quiz: Blood — AUA MCQ

1. Which component of blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?

A a) Red blood cells B b) White blood cells C c) Platelets D d) Plasma

3. Which blood component is responsible for immune defense and antibody production?

A a) Red blood cells B b) White blood cells C c) Platelets D d) Plasma

5. Which blood component is transfused to patients with thrombocytopenia?

A a) Red blood cells B b) White blood cells C c) Platelets D d) Plasma

6. What is the primary role of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in blood transfusion?

A a) Reducing bleeding B b) Providing volume expansion C c) Replacing clotting factors D d) Enhancing oxygen delivery

7. Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining blood volume and pressure?

A a) Red blood cells B b) White blood cells C c) Platelets D d) Plasma

7. Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining blood volume and pressure?

A a) Red blood cells B b) White blood cells C c) Platelets D d) Plasma

8. What is the primary risk associated with transfusion of incompatible blood products?

A a) Hypotension B b) Hemolysis C c) Hyperkalemia D d) Thrombosis

10. Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

A a) A B b) B C c) AB D d) O

11. Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

A a) A B b) B C c) AB D d) O

11. Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

A a) A B b) B C c) AB D d) O

13. What is the primary indication for cryoprecipitate transfusion?

A a) Anemia B b) Thrombocytopenia C c) Hemophilia D d) Fibrinogen deficiency

15. What is the primary risk associated with transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)?

A a) Hypercalcemia B b) Hypertension C c) Acute respiratory distress D d) Hemolysis

20. Which of the following is a common complication of blood transfusion?

A a) Hypertension B b) Hypokalemia C c) Sepsis D Hyperglycemia