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Which of the following are needed to “Discontinue Resuscitation” per policy 4108? Select all that apply.

According to the policy 4104 skills list, an external jugular is contraindicated in the following instances. Select all that apply:

You have identified anti-E as a patient’s antibody.  However, anti-K is not ruled out.  To rule anti-K out, what type of cell needs to tested?

A patient recovering from a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection was admitted for observation.  The patient’s hemoglobin was 7g/dL.  The antibody screen revealed reactions at immediate spin and positive DAT.  The most likely antibody is:

A 68 year old female began experiencing shaking, chills, and fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 30 minutes after a unit of packed red blood cells.  After transfusion investigation workup is completed, the most likely type of reaction is:

The physician ordered a STAT blood type and antibody screen for an 85 year old female with a GI bleed. Based on the typing results, what is the most likely interpretation? Forward Typing Reverse Typing Anti-A: negative a1 cells: negative Anti-B: negative a2 cells: negative b cells: negative

Which of the following describe the inheritance pattern of the ABO blood group genes?

An O positive anemic patient has a positive autocontrol and positive antibody screen.  The screen was positive at immediate spin with a 4+ reaction.  The 37C reaction was positive with a 2+.  The titer was positive at 1:264.  Which of the following may be the problem?

A group A positive infant, born to a mother who is O positive, has a weak positive direct antiglobulin test.  The infant is experiencing slightly elevated bilirubin levels and is jaundiced.  The most likely cause is:

A nurse who recently graduated called the blood bank department to ask about Rh immune globulin indications.  When explaining the criteria for administration, which would you state is NOT an indication for RhIg?