Clinicals MCQs on Blood Types

A 28 year old Rh-negative woman is pregnant with her second child. Her first child was Rh-positive. Which of the following best explains the clinical concern during this pregnancy?

Rh isoimmunization causing hemolytic disease of the newborn

A trauma patient with an unknown blood type arrives at the emergency room and needs an immediate blood transfusion. What is the most appropriate kind of blood to administer?

O-

A patient with type B blood requires a transfusion. Which blood type is not safe to administer?

AB+

During a routine transfusion, a patient suddenly develops chills, fever, and dark urine. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction due to ABO incompatibility

A neonate is diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the newborn due to Rh incompatibility. Which of the following treatments is indicated for the mother in future pregnancies to prevent this condition?

Anti-D immunoglobin during pregnancy and after delivery