Take the Blood Donation and Transfusion Quiz

Each year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves to donate blood, helping accident victims, surgical patients, and others in need. How much do you know about blood donation and transfusion? Take this multiple-choice test to find out.

1. A blood transfusion is when a person receives donated blood. Why are transfusions given?

A. To increase the amount of bloodB. To increase the blood's ability to carry oxygenC. To decrease the risk of bleedingD. All of the above

2. Which parts of the blood can be transfused?

A. Whole bloodB. PlateletsC. Red blood cellsD. All of the above

3. What is the minimum you should weigh to donate blood?

A. 100 poundsB. 110 poundsC. 115 poundsD. 125 pounds

4. How often can a donor give blood?

A. At any timeB. Every 2 monthsC. Every 3 monthsD. Every 6 months

5. How much blood usually is donated at a time?

A. 1 pintB. 2 pintsC. 1 quartD. 2 quarts

6. What are the common risks of donating blood?

A. Contract common virusesB. Bacterial infectionC. Low blood pressureD. None of the above

7. Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases?

A. HIV (the virus that can cause AIDS) B. Viral hepatitis C. Diabetes D. A and B

8. Which agency regulates blood donation?

A. American Medical AssociationB. U.S. Health and Human ServicesC. FDAD. American Red Cross

9. An advisory panel of experts has suggested that anyone who received transfusions before March 1992 be screened for which of these diseases?

A. HIV B. Hepatitis C C. Mononucleosis D. Leukemia

10. Which is the most common blood type among Americans?

A. O positiveB. O negativeC. AB positiveD. AB negative