Blood Donation Quiz Questions And Answers

According to International Red Cross Guidelines, a person cannot donate blood if he/she has a history of hepatitis. This is because hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver and can be transmitted through blood transfusions. Therefore, individuals with a history of hepatitis are considered at higher risk of transmitting the infection to the recipient of the donated blood. To ensure the safety of the blood supply, it is important to exclude individuals with a history of hepatitis from donating blood.

The quantity of blood donated in one sitting is 1 pint.

Apheresis is a process of blood donation where specific components of blood, such as platelets or plasma, are separated from the rest of the blood and then transfused back into the donor or used for medical purposes. Unlike regular blood donation, where whole blood is collected and then separated into its components, apheresis allows for the targeted collection of specific blood components. This method is often used in the treatment of certain medical conditions or for the collection of specific blood components for transfusion to patients in need.

An 'Allogeneic' blood transfusion refers to the transfusion of blood between two different individuals, where the donor and recipient are not the same. However, an 'Autologous' blood transfusion means that the donor and recipient are the same individual. The correct statement in this case is that donated blood intended for use in an individual other than the blood donor is called a 'Homologous' blood transfusion.

A diabetic can donate blood if they are not dependent on insulin injections because insulin injections are usually required for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body does not produce insulin. However, individuals with type 2 diabetes, which is more common and often managed through diet and exercise or oral medication, can donate blood as long as their diabetes is well-controlled.

The blood groups O- and AB+ are commonly termed as the "Universal Donor" and "Universal Receiver" respectively. O- blood type is considered the universal donor because it lacks both A and B antigens on the red blood cells, making it compatible with all other blood types. AB+ blood type, on the other hand, is considered the universal receiver because it has both A and B antigens on the red blood cells, making it compatible with all other blood types.

Thalassemia Minor is a condition where a person carries one copy of the mutated gene for thalassemia. Although they may have mild anemia, they can still donate blood as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria for blood donation. Thalassemia Minor does not pose a risk to the recipient of the donated blood, so they are allowed to donate.

A menstruating woman is not prohibited from donating blood because menstruation does not affect the safety or quality of the donated blood. Cold or flu, pregnancy, and having a partner who is HIV positive can all have potential risks or complications that make individuals ineligible to donate blood. However, menstruation does not pose any such risks, so a menstruating woman can donate blood.

After donating blood, it is common to experience temporary weakness or fatigue. This is because the body needs time to replenish the lost blood and restore its normal functioning. However, feeling weak is not considered "normal" after blood donation. If someone feels excessively weak or experiences other severe symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as it could be a sign of complications or underlying health issues.

A deferral (waiting period) is necessary after antibiotics are administered because they can potentially interfere with the effectiveness of certain vaccinations. It is important to allow the antibiotics to clear from the system before administering vaccinations to ensure that the vaccines work properly.