Quiz


1.	Why are blood transfusions given?
	A. To increase the amount of blood
	B. To increase the blood’s ability to carry oxygen
	C. To improve immunity
	D. All of the above

2.	Which parts of the blood can be transfused?
	A. Whole blood
	B. Platelets
	C. White and red blood cells
	D. All of the above

3.	What is the minimum you should weigh to donate blood?
	A. 100 pounds
	B. 110 pounds
	C. 115 pounds
	D. 125 pounds

4.	How often can a donor give blood?
	A. At any time
	B. Every 2 months
	C. Every 3 months
	D. Every 6 months

5.	How much blood usually is donated at a time?
	A. 1 pint
	B. 2 pints
	C. 1 quart
	D. 2 quarts

6.	What are the risks of donating blood?
	A. Contract common viruses
	B. Bacterial infection
	C. Low blood pressure
	D. None of the above

7.	Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases?
	A. AIDS
	B. Viral hepatitis
	C. Anemia
	D. A and B

8.	Which agency regulates blood donation?
	A. American Medical Association
	B. U.S. Health and Human Services
	C. FDA
	D. American Red Cross