BLOOD, DISEASE & BLOOD DONATION

One of the ways that disease is spread is when the blood of a diseased person is unknowingly transfused to another person in need of blood. Safe blood is vital to disease control. Learn more about blood and disease worldwide by taking this short quiz.

One of the ways that disease is spread is when the blood of a diseased person is unknowingly transfused to another person in need of blood. Safe blood is vital to disease control. Learn more about blood and disease worldwide by taking this short quiz.

1. Blood is commonly needed for all the following, except:

women with pregnancy complications, such as hemorrhage before, during or after childbirth

individuals who suffer from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

children with severe anemia due malaria or malnutrition

people who have suffered injuries from accidents or disasters

people with blood conditions, such as sickle cell disease and hemophilia

2. True or False? The best way to ensure a safe blood supply is to pay blood donors rather than rely on blood donations.

True

False

3. True or False? Blood donations are actually far higher in middle and lower-income countries than high-income countries.

True

False

4. True or False? By separating blood into its different components – plasma, red cells, platelets and cryoprecipitate – one unit of blood from one person can help more people.

True

False

5. According to the American Red Cross, the average adult has about _____ pints of blood in their body. About ____ is given during a donation.

5 pints in the average adult, about half a pint is given

8 pints in the average adult, about 1 pint is given

10 pints in the average adult, about 1 pint is given

13 pints in the average adult, about 1 pint is given

15 pints in the average adult, about 2 pints are given

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