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In this unit, students are able to:
 describe specific diseases caused by blood-flow anomalies
 write a description about blood cell formation theories
 present an explanation about specific phenomena related to blood

Not all blood types can receive blood from other types of blood. Read the following table and try to understand
the information.
Donor Maya Maria Marjorie Marlene Mutia Hans John Fedric
Recipient A- A+ B- B+ AB- AB+ O- O+

Sheila
A-
Daisy
A+
Shaina
B-
Shayra
B+
Mike
AB-
Joey
AB+
Marlo
O-
Marion
O+

What can you tell from the table? Discuss the following questions with your partner to
check your understanding:
⧠ There is an accident. The victim is 27 years old with a B blood type. The paramedics
do not know whether the victim is B+ or B-. Who are the possible donors for this

victim?
⧠ A patient needs 2 units of packet red blood cells. The patient is typed and cross
matched. The patient has A+ blood type. As the nurse you know the patient can
receive which type of blood?

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