Take the Blood Transfusion Quiz
Each year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves to donate blood, helping accident victims, surgical patients, and others in need. How much do you know about blood donation and transfusion? Take this multiple-choice test to find out.
1. A blood transfusion is when a person receives donated blood. Why are transfusions given?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Different types of transfusions help replace different blood cells or components of the blood. One type of transfusion improves clotting problems.
2. Which parts of the blood can be transfused?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Whenever possible, recipients are given only the component of blood needed instead of whole blood.
3. What is the minimum you should weigh to donate blood?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
A thorough health history is taken before a donor is accepted. Then a drop of blood is tested to see if the donor has enough hemoglobin to give blood without harming their own health. If you are under age 18, you may need additional assessment of your height and weight.
4. How often can a donor give blood?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
It takes the body 8 weeks to replenish red and white blood cells.
5. How much blood usually is donated at a time?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
One pint is the standard donation. The blood is sealed in a plastic bag with preservatives and anti-clotting agents.
6. What are the common risks of donating blood?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Donation is very safe.
7. Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Hepatitis C is the most common potentially serious infection that might be transmitted.
8. Which agency regulates blood donation?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
The FDA regulates the collection, storage, and transfer of donated blood.
9. An advisory panel of experts has suggested that anyone who received transfusions before March 1992 be screened for which of these diseases?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Each unit of donated blood undergoes tests for a variety of infectious diseases, including hepatitis C.
10. Which is the most common blood type among Americans?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
AB negative is the least common.
Your score was: