Question 1

Which elution method is ideal in the investigation of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycine-acid
B)   Lui freeze-thaw
C)   Xylene
D)   ChloroformE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A group O,D-positive mother gave birth to a group A,D-negative infant.After 24 hours,the newborn's bilirubin level rose to 19 mg/dL.A direct antiglobulin test performed on the cord blood specimen was positive with anti-IgG.What antibody is most likely implicated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anti-D
B)   Anti-A
C)   Anti-B
D)   Anti-A,BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A newborn phenotypes as group O,D-positive with a 1+ direct antiglobulin test.The mother's antibody screening test is negative.Assuming the antibody screen is valid; one should consider the reason for the positive DAT is due to an antibody against _______________ antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)   D
B)   A or B
C)   low-incidence
D)   high-incidenceE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

To be considered a candidate for Rh immune globulin,the mother is ______________ and the infant is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   D-positive, D-negative
B)   D-negative, D-positive
C)   D-negative, D-negative
D)   D-positive, D-positiveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A large fetomaternal bleed in a D-negative woman who delivered a D-positive infant should be suspected if the:

Accepted Answer

A)   direct antiglobulin test on the infant is positive.
B)   infant is premature.
C)   fetomaternal hemorrhage screen result is positive.
D)   maternal antibody screen is positive postpartum.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Following delivery,when should Rh immune globulin be administered?

Accepted Answer

A)   12 hours
B)   24 hours
C)   48 hours
D)   72 hoursE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which tests are performed to identify the cause of suspected hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)   ABO group
B)   D testing
C)   Direct antiglobulin test
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

What immunoglobulin is capable of crossing the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgA
B)   IgG
C)   IgM
D)   IgEE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which one of the following antibodies is unlikely to cause hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anti-C
B)   Anti-K
C)   Anti-Lea
D)   Anti-SE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

All of the following are common characteristics of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn except:

Accepted Answer

A)   weak positive direct antiglobulin test.
B)   the mother is group A.
C)   the antibody on the infant's cells is anti-A,B.
D)   mild clinical symptoms.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

To be considered a candidate for Rh immune globulin,the mother is __ and the infant is _.

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Following delivery,when should Rh immune globulin be administered?

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All of the following are common characteristics of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn except:

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A large fetomaternal bleed in a D-negative woman who delivered a D-positive infant should be suspected if the:

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Which tests are performed to identify the cause of suspected hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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Which elution method is ideal in the investigation of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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What immunoglobulin is capable of crossing the placenta?

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A group O,D-positive mother gave birth to a group A,D-negative infant.After 24 hours,the newborn's bilirubin level rose to 19 mg/dL.A direct antiglobulin test performed on the cord blood specimen was positive with anti-IgG.What antibody is most likely implicated?

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Which one of the following antibodies is unlikely to cause hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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A newborn phenotypes as group O,D-positive with a 1+ direct antiglobulin test.The mother's antibody screening test is negative.Assuming the antibody screen is valid; one should consider the reason for the positive DAT is due to an antibody against _______________ antigen.

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Exam 12: Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

To be considered a candidate for Rh immune globulin,the mother is ______________ and the infant is _____________.

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Following delivery,when should Rh immune globulin be administered?

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All of the following are common characteristics of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn except:

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A large fetomaternal bleed in a D-negative woman who delivered a D-positive infant should be suspected if the:

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Which tests are performed to identify the cause of suspected hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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Which elution method is ideal in the investigation of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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What immunoglobulin is capable of crossing the placenta?

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A group O,D-positive mother gave birth to a group A,D-negative infant.After 24 hours,the newborn's bilirubin level rose to 19 mg/dL.A direct antiglobulin test performed on the cord blood specimen was positive with anti-IgG.What antibody is most likely implicated?

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Which one of the following antibodies is unlikely to cause hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn?

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A newborn phenotypes as group O,D-positive with a 1+ direct antiglobulin test.The mother's antibody screening test is negative.Assuming the antibody screen is valid; one should consider the reason for the positive DAT is due to an antibody against _______________ antigen.

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To be considered a candidate for Rh immune globulin,the mother is __ and the infant is _.

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