This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which of the following causes of alloimmune hemolytic anemia accounts for the largest number of ... (Read 67 times)

leilurhhh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
Which of the following causes of alloimmune hemolytic anemia accounts for the largest number of deaths?
 
  a. ABO blood type errors from patient misidentification
  b. Drug reactions to antibiotic agents
  c. ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn
  d. ABO blood type technical testing errors

Question 2

Which of the following is most often the result of human error?
 
  a. Erythroblastosis from anti-D
  b. ABO erythroblastosis
  c. Delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction
  d. Immediate hemolytic transfusion reaction



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

asware1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Of those situations listed, ABO blood type errors from patient misidentification account for the largest number of deaths.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An immediate transfusion reaction, often because of ABO incompatibility, is most often the result of human error. Erythroblastosis, whether because of ABO or anti-D, occurs as a result of a maternal-fetal incompatibility. A delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction occurs as a result of undetected alloantibodies, where the level of antibody was below the level of sensitivity at the time of transfusion.





 

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library