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What is a common cause of a febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction?

To be considered a candidate for Rh immune globulin, the mother is _________ and the infant is _______________.

Where is erythropoietin produced in the newborn for stimulation of red cell proliferation?

A patient has experienced two febrile nonhemolytic reactions after RBC transfusion.  What is the preferred blood component if future transfusions are necessary?

Which donor unit would you select for crossmatch for a patient who is group B, D-positive with a history of anti-S.

A patient who is group A, D-negative requires transfusion of red cells and plasma, which of the following units would be best for transfusion?

Documentation of a transfusion reaction investigation should include all of the following except:

Platelet refractoriness necessitates the use of:

Some donor centers have implemented the practice of diverting the first few milliliters of blood collected into a pouch attached to the collection bag.  What is the purpose of this procedure?

Which of the following transfusion reactions can be linked to the administration of whole blood to a patient with cardiac insufficiency?