Chapter 8 Mary is an 82-year old woman who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. To
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Chapter 8 Mary is an 82-year old woman who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Today, she fell and hit her head She was alert when she arrived at the emergency department but quickly lost consciousness. The physician thinks she has a probable left ventricular myocardial infarction. She is scheduled to be taken to the OR for coronary artery bypass surgery. The patient's blood is typed and cross-matched to confirm she is a universal recipient. What is her blood type? 1. 2. The patient's own blood will not be able to be used for transfusion purposes. What blood products will be used? 3. What other blood factors must be identified when typing and cross-matching is completed?Explanation / Answer
Answer 1: AB type
Explanation: It can receive blood from anyone, and the person is a universal receiver. While blood type O is a universal donor.
Answer 2: Homologous blood
Homologous blood transfusions involve someone collecting and infusing the blood of a compatible donor.
Answer 3: Rh Factor
Explanation: If patient's blood cells clump when mixed with anti-Rh antibodies, the patient has Rh+ blood. If they don’t clump, the patient has Rh- blood. Rh factor is important when a mother delivers a baby with different Rh match.