NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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AB
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O
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Detailed explanation-1: -Type O negative blood has no antigens, it will not trigger an immune response, even if the recipient has a different blood type. As you might imagine, it’s a very popular resource on hospital shelves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Type O blood is called the universal donor because: It has neither A nor B surface antigens on the red blood cells. Antigens are proteins that are capable of evoking an allergic response in someone whose whole body does not have the antigens.
Detailed explanation-3: -O negative is the universal blood type. O negative blood type can only receive O negative blood. O negative donors who are CMV negative are known as Heroes for Babies at the Red Cross because it is the safest blood for transfusions for immune deficient newborns.