3.4.2 Test 3.4

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    1. A haematocrit of 30% or a haemaglobin level of 10 g/dcl for all patients are the acknowledged thresholds that trigger transfusion
      False
      True
    2. Calculations are made of the initial RBC mass, the expected RBC loss and the tolerable RBC loss in order to determine that procedures can be carried out safely without donor blood transfusion.
      False
      True
    3. Which of these is not an appropriate haematinic used to expand the mass of circulating RBCs (Red Blood Cells)?
      A. Iron
      B. Heparin
      C. Folic Acid
      D. Vitamin B12
    4. Haemostatic agents can can be applied to reduce the need for transfusion of donor blood
      False
      True
    5. To be most effective in stimulating the production of RBCs (Red Blood Cells), erythropoietin (EPO) should be combined with iron therapy (especially iron sucrose administered intravenously)
      False
      True
    6. Cell salvage is a technique which can reduce the need for transfusion of donor blood.
      False
      True

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