3.4.2 Test 3.4

Select the appropriate answer for each question or enter the answer in the blank provided. When you are done, click the button to submit your answers and find out your score. 1. A haematocrit of 30% or a haemoglobin level of 100 g/l for all patients are the acknowledged thresholds that trigger transfusion False True 2. Calculations should be made of the initial RBC mass, the expected RBC loss and the tolerable RBC loss in order to determine that procedures can be carried out safely without donor blood transfusion. False True 3. Which of these is not an appropriate haematinic used to optimise the mass of circulating RBCs (Red Blood Cells)? A. Iron B. Heparin C. Folic Acid D. Vitamin B12 4. Haemostatic agents can be applied to reduce the need for transfusion of donor blood False True 5. To be most effective in stimulating the production of RBCs (Red Blood Cells), erythropoietin (EPO) may be combined with iron therapy (especially iron sucrose administered intravenously) False True 6. Cell salvage is a technique that can reduce the need for transfusion of donor blood. False True