Quiz On Blood Donation
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As there is no substitute for human blood, Blood donation is one of the noblest of human actions; a simple gesture to help a needy stranger. If you have any apprehensions or queries on the facts of blood donation, take our Blood Donation quiz; empower yourself with the necessary information, and save a life!
- 1.Name the blood groups that are commonly termed ‘Universal Donor’ and ‘Universal Receiver’.
- A.
O ; AB
- B.
O- ; AB-
- C.
O+ ; AB+
- D.
O- ; AB+
- E.
O+ ; AB-
- 2.According to International Red Cross Guidelines, a person cannot donate blood if
- A.
He/she is above 18 years of age
- B.
His/her weight is above 110 pounds (ie 45 kg)
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
He/she has a history of hepatitis
- 3.What is the quantity of blood donated in one sitting?
- A.
2 pints
- B.
½ pints
- C.
1 pints
- D.
3 pints
- 4.Select the correct statement.
- A.
An ‘Allogeneic’ blood transfusion means that the donor and recipient are the same
- B.
An ‘Autologous’ blood transfusion means that the donor and recipient are two different individuals
- C.
Donated blood intended for use in an individual other than the blood donor is called a ‘Homologous’ blood transfusion.
- 5.
- A.
No, they can’t.
- B.
Yes, they can.
- 6.
- A.
A person currently suffering from cold or flu
- B.
A menstruating woman
- C.
A pregnant woman
- D.
A person whose partner is HIV positive
- 7.
- A.
The scientific term for blood donation.
- B.
Fatigue experienced after blood donation
- C.
Blood donation where specific components of blood are separated and transfused
- D.
Period during which a person is prohibited from donating blood
- 8.Can a diabetic donate blood?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Yes, if not dependent on insulin injections
- 9.It is normal to feel weak after a blood donation
- A.
False
- B.
True
- 10.A deferral (waiting period) is necessary after which of these vaccinations/medications are administered?
- A.
Blood pressure medications
- B.
Hepatitis B vaccination
- C.
Antibiotics
- D.
Birth control pills
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