Amanda Healy, a young woman with severe vaginal bleeding, is admitted to the emergency room. She is

Question:

Amanda Healy, a young woman with severe vaginal bleeding, is admitted to the emergency room. She is three months pregnant, and the physician is concerned about the volume of blood she is losing.
(a) What type of transfusion will probably be given to this patient?
(b) Which blood tests will be performed before starting the transfusion?