Blood Donation Quiz
Test your knowledge on blood donation
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Quiz Questions
1.
Who can donate blood?
A.
Someone with HIV
B.
Only healthy individuals free of infectious, blood borne diseases
C.
Someone with poorly controlled diabetes
D.
Someone who has a bleeding disorder
2.
How much blood is collected at donation?
A.
6 litres
B.
About half a litre
C.
Over 2 litres
D.
5 litres
3.
A unit of blood can be used to save one person only
A.
True. Only one bag saves a person at a time
B.
False. It can be broken into components to save more than one person
4.
What should you do before donating blood?
A.
Provide accurate information about your medical history
B.
Drink plenty of fluids and eating a healthy meal
C.
Check with your doctor if you are on any medication like aspirin
D.
All of the above
5.
How long does it take to donate blood?
A.
About 15 minutes
B.
2 hours
C.
90 minutes
D.
5 hours
6.
How often can a person donate blood in a year?
A.
Once
B.
Up to four times
C.
Every month
D.
Twice
7.
What is the minimum age limit for donating blood?
A.
18 years
B.
30 years
C.
21 years
D.
12 years
8.
What blood type is the universal donor blood type?
A.
A negative
B.
O negative
C.
O positive
D.
AB negative
9.
How often is donated blood needed for transfusion?
A.
Every week
B.
Every day
C.
Every month
D.
There is a constant need for blood
10.
Which of the following people need blood?
A.
The child with a bleeding disorder; sickle cell anaemia or cancer
B.
The woman in a difficult labour who is now weak from blood loss
C.
The traveller in an accident who sustained a fracture and other injuries
D.
All of the above.
Quiz Outcomes
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What's next?
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Thank you for participating in this quiz. We invite you to save lives through blood donation. We also made a handbook to guide you through the process.
