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Red Blood Cells Quiz

Test your knowledge about red blood cells with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about their structure, function, and importance in the human body.

This quiz covers a variety of topics, including:

Functions of red blood cells
Production and stimulation of red blood cells
Transfusion procedures and safety

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by LearningCell123

What is the main protein found in red blood cells?

Ferritin

Immunoglobulin G

Titin

Hemoglobin

What % of a red blood cell is hemoglobin?

20%

50%

95%

70%

What is the shape of a Red blood cell?

Biconcave shape

Nonagon shape

Rhombus shape

Oval shape

What is the main function of a red blood cell?

To transport oxygen around the body

Defends the body against infection and disease

To prevent and stop bleeding

All of the above

What are Red Blood Cells also known as?

Leukocyte

erythrocyte

Thrombocytes

Red blood cells don't have a nucleus like white blood cells, thus allows them easier transport through the body

True

False

Where in the body are red blood cells produced?

Kidneys

Bone marrow

Hypothalamus.

Parathyroid glands

What stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells?

Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor

Erythropoietin

Thrombopoietin

Hepatic gluconeogenesis

Healthy kidneys produce erythropoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells needed to carry oxygen throughout the body.

True

False

When should Kathy receive red blood cells?

Straight after vomiting blood?

Once every 5 hours for the first 48 hours?

Only if showing signs of haemorrhagic shock?

Never

Why is it important to not give a transfusion of red blood cells to a person who has had a bleed from oesophageal varices and suffering from liver cirrhosis??

Increased portal pressure

Can make the bleeding worse

Both of the above

What should be the first line treatment for oesophageal varices?

Red blood cell transfusion

band ligation

White blood cell transfusion

Platelet transfusion

Before the transfusion starts the nurse should:

Check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature?

Make sure the donor blood type is a match for your blood type?

Make sure that the supplied blood is the product ordered by your doctor and is labeled with your name?

All of the above

When should you recheck a person's BP and pulse who is receiving a blood transfusion?

After the first 15 minutes and at the end.

After 30 minutes and 20 minutes before transfusion ends?

No need to recheck?

Every 10 minutes for the duration of the transfusion?

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