For some surgical procedures, the surgeon requires the patient to be blood typed and crossmatched. What is the reason for this blood test?
a. The surgeon might make a mistake.
b. The surgeon anticipates a blood transfusion based on the surgical procedure.
c. It is done for every patient.
d. Auto transfusion might be needed.
ANS: B
If a transfusion is anticipated, the patient's blood is typed and crossmatched. The blood test determines what blood type the patient has and then, mixes the patients serum with the red blood cells of the donor to make sure the blood to be transfused is compatible. A consent is signed authorizing a blood transfusion if necessary.
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