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NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 7 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 7

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Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

AA

BB

CAB

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Suggested Answer: D

Blood type O negative is considered the universal donor because it can be transfused to patients of any blood type. This is due to the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which reduces the risk of an immune reaction. However, type O negative individuals can only receive blood from other O negative donors. Universal donors are crucial in emergency situations where there may not be time to determine the recipient's blood type. Type AB positive is considered the universal recipient because individuals with this blood type can receive red blood cells from any blood type.

by Son at Sep 16, 2024, 12:00 PM

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Paris

24 days ago

Hmm, I'm feeling a bit like a vampire trying to figure this out. Maybe I should just stick to donating plasma instead.

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Cherry

26 days ago

I bet it's C) AB. That's the one they call the 'universal recipient', so the opposite must be the universal donor.

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Malcolm

6 days ago

C) AB

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Alease

9 days ago

B) B

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Erasmo

16 days ago

A) A

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Yolande

1 months ago

D) O- for sure. That's the one that has no antigens, so it can be given to anyone.

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Craig

19 days ago

That's great! Your blood type is really valuable for those in need.

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Billye

22 days ago

I always make sure to donate blood regularly, especially since I have O-.

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Alecia

29 days ago

That's right, O- has no antigens so it can be given to anyone.

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Christiane

1 months ago

O- is definitely the universal donor.

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Alesia

2 months ago

Isn't O- the universal donor? I remember learning that in biology class.

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Janey

22 days ago

O- is indeed the universal donor because it can be safely transfused to patients with any blood type.

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Kendra

23 days ago

That's right! O- is the universal donor because it lacks the antigens that can cause a reaction in the recipient.

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Aleshia

1 months ago

Yes, you're correct! O- is considered the universal donor.

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Earnestine

2 months ago

I think it's important to know the universal donor blood type for emergency situations.

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Titus

2 months ago

I agree with Margurite, O- is the universal donor because it lacks antigens that can cause a reaction in the recipient.

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Margurite

2 months ago

D) O- is the universal donor blood type.

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Lavonda

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's O-. That's the one that can be donated to anyone, right?

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Eden

19 days ago

Thanks for clarifying that. I'll remember that for future reference.

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Janessa

1 months ago

No, AB is actually the universal recipient, not the universal donor.

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Rikki

1 months ago

That's good to know. I always thought it was AB.

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Pamella

1 months ago

Yes, you're correct. O- is considered the universal donor.

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