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QuestionChoice
Incorrect. In adults this would be the blood group of choice, but it is unnessary to cross match newborn babies.
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b
Only blood group O can be given
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Incorrect. It is a possibility as the baby can be given any blood type however they can have more than only B
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e
Only blood group B can be given
QuestionChoice
Incorrect. It is a possibility as the baby can be given any blood type however they can have more than only AB.
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c
Only blood group AB can be given
QuestionChoice
Correct. ABO antigens are not expressed until 16 weeks after birth so there is no need to cross match a newborn baby.
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a
Any blood group which is available can be given
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Incorrect. It is a possibility as the baby can be given any blood type however they can have more than only A.
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d
Only blood group A can be given
Concept
Chapter
2693
4087
Blood group compatibility
Topic
200
Haemotology
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Baby is born and found to have severe anaemia so is taken to the neonatal, requiring an urgent blood transfusion.

The mother has a blood group of A and the father has a blood group of B

Which of the following statements is true?
a