BB MediaLab: Overview Of Major Antigens of the Rh Blood Group System A+ Graded

In 1939, the Rh blood group system was first recognized during the investigation of a female patient's clinical presentation during and after delivery of a stillborn infant. The patient also received a transfusion (blood was from the father of the baby) after the delivery. Select the correct name(s) of the clinical presentations from the list given below. a. Fatal transfusion reaction b. Hemolytic disease of the newborn c. Hemolytic transfusion reaction d. Allergic transfusion reaction - Correct Answer b. Hemolytic disease of the newborn c. Hemolytic transfusion reaction In terms of safe transfusion, the Rh blood group system is second in importance to what other blood group system? a. The Lewis system b. The I/i system c. The MNSs system d. The ABO system - Correct Answer d. The ABO system All of the following accurately describe the characteristics of antibodies directed against antigens in the Rh system EXCEPT: a. The antibodies are usually IgG b. The antibodies are capable of causing hemolytic transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. c. The antibodies are stimulated by exposure to foreign red blood cells through transfusion and/or pregnancy. d. The antibodies are NOT considered clinically significant. - Correct Answer d. The antibodies are NOT considered clinically significant. With respect to red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, which two blood group systems should be matched? a. Lewis and Ii b. Kell and Duffy c. ABO and Rh d. MNS and Kell - Correct Answer c. ABO and Rh