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D. Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck

A blood donor shows signs of syncope, or fainting, shortly after donating. What should be done to treat the patient? A. Ensure the donor's airway is open B. Perform chest compressions C. Ask the donor to cough D. Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck

D. Autologous donation

A patient's serum reacts with all reagent red cell samples. The autocontrol is negative. An alloantibody to a high incidence antigen is suspected. Which of the following would most likely be a compatible donor? A. Patient's parents B. Patient's siblings C. Patient's children D. Autologous donation

C. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and/or variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD)

A person who lived in the United Kingdom between the years of 1980 and 1996 for 3 or more months is indefinitely deferred from donating blood or blood products based on an increased risk of which of the following? A. Malaria B. Leishmaniasis C. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and/or variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) D. Chagas disease

C, 48 hours

A potential apheresis platelet donor must be deferred for how long following the use of aspirin? A. 4 weeks B. 2 weeks C, 48 hours D. No deferral - can donate immediately given they meet all other requirements.

B. 63mL

A standard blood donation of 450-500 mL requires a minimum anticoagulant-preservative solution volume of: A. 57mL B. 63mL C. 70mL D. 82mL

B. Readily available in case of an unexpected emergency

All of the following are benefits of autologous donation EXCEPT: A. Reduces exposure to infectious diseases B. Readily available in case of an unexpected emergency C. Reduces demand for homologous blood transfusions D. Eliminates sensitization to cellular blood components

A. An individual weighs 115 pounds at the time of donor screening.

All of the following are cause for donor deferral EXCEPT? A. An individual weighs 115 pounds at the time of donor screening. B. Potential donor is currently pregnant in her second trimester. C. Donated a whole blood product within the last 30 days. D. He/she lived in the United Kingdom (UK) for a consecutive 12-month period between 1980 - 1996.

B. German measles (rubella) vaccine

All of the following represent a 2 week temporary deferral from donating blood or blood products EXCEPT: A. Measles (rubeola) vaccine B. German measles (rubella) vaccine C. Mumps vaccine D. Polio vaccine

C. Hct is 41%, BP is 110/80, Temp is 99.4, Pulse is 65, Age is 65, and Sex is male

Based on the evaluation of hematocrit (Hct), blood pressure (BP), pulse, age, and gender, which of the following individuals represents an acceptable allogeneic donor? A. Hct is 39%, BP is 160/105, Temp is 99.8, Pulse is 75, Age is 40, and Sex is female B. Hct is 37%, BP is 135/85, Temp is 98.6, Pulse is 80, Age is 15, and Sex is male C. Hct is 41%, BP is 110/80, Temp is 99.4, Pulse is 65, Age is 65, and Sex is male D. Hct is 32%, BP is 120/80, Temp is 98.9, Pulse is 70, Age is 22, and Sex is female

D. A 22-year-old woman using oral contraceptives.

Following a major trauma event, a family of four walks into your donor center hoping to donate blood. Which one of the following individuals may donate blood today? A. A 14-year-old girl who received an ear piercing 6 weeks ago. B. A 53-year-old man who worked and resided in the United Kingdom from 1983-1989. C. A 49-year-old woman who donated whole blood 5 weeks ago. D. A 22-year-old woman using oral contraceptives.

A. ABO, Rh

If the unit is going to be transfused within the collection facility, autologous blood must always be tested for which of the following before transfusion? A. ABO, Rh B. ABO, Rh, HBsAg C. ABO, Rh, HIV D. ABO, Rh, HBsAg, HIV

A. Apply pressure to venipuncture site immediately after drawing blood

How can a hematoma from venipuncture be prevented? A. Apply pressure to venipuncture site immediately after drawing blood B. Do not allow the needle to fully penetrate the upper wall of the vein C. Leave on tourniquet until after removing the needle D. Mix the tubes immediately after blood collection

D. 3 years

How long after potential donors have been diagnosed with malaria should they be deferred from doing a blood donation? A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 2 years D. 3 years

C. Maybe, depending on Louisa's last sexual contact with her ex-spouse.

Louisa is a healthy 24-year-old woman that wants to donate blood today. Her hemoglobin, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse are all within the acceptable limits for donating. She's in good health and not taking any medications. She recently divorced her spouse who was a hemophiliac that regularly received factor concentrates. Can Louisa donate blood today? A. Yes. There is no deferral for this situation. B. No. Louisa can't donate because her husband received factor concentrates. C. Maybe, depending on Louisa's last sexual contact with her ex-spouse. D. Maybe, depending on what kind of factor concentrate Louisa's ex-spouse received.

C. He can donate in 4 months.

Marcus had a transfusion of packed RBC's 8 months ago following a surgery after a car accident. He is fully recovered and is otherwise healthy. How soon can Marcus donate a unit of blood? A. He can never donate a unit of blood. B. He can donate in 12 months. C. He can donate in 4 months. D. He can donate today.

A. Diversion pouch

Platelet products will be prepared from a whole blood donation. What must be used to prevent potential contamination of the platelets with skin cells and bacteria? A. Diversion pouch B. 70% Isopropyl alcohol C. Attached segments D. Irradiation

C. 8 weeks

The accepted interval between whole blood donations is: A. 2 days B. 4 weeks C. 8 weeks D. 16 weeks

B. Donated by a donor for a recipient other than the donor to use

What is considered the definition of allogeneic blood? A. Donated by the donor for self-use B. Donated by a donor for a recipient other than the donor to use C. Blood salvaged during surgery D. Blood collected through normovolemic hemodilution

D. No deferral

What is the appropriate deferral period from donating blood for a 34-year-old female who miscarried in her first trimester? A. 8 weeks B. 6 weeks C. 2 weeks D. No deferral

A. Permanent deferral

What is the deferral period from donating blood for someone who is or has taken Tegison© for severe psoriasis? A. Permanent deferral B. 1 month following last dose C. 2 weeks D. No deferral

A. 40%

What is the minimum acceptable hematocrit level for a male that wants to donate double RBC units through RBC apheresis? A. 40% B. 39% C. 38% D. 33%

C. 33%

What is the minimum acceptable hematocrit value for a female who wants to donate an autologous unit of blood for an upcoming surgery? A. 39% B. 38% C. 33% D. 25%

A. 11 g/dL

What is the minimum hemoglobin concentration required for autologous blood donation? A. 11 g/dL B. 10 g/dL C. 13 g/dL1 D. 12.5 g/dL

Photopheresis

What procedure utilizes leukapheresis to collect the buffy coat from whole blood? A. Photopheresis B. Plasmapheresis C. Therapeutic apheresis D. Erythrocytapheresis

C. 0.7% Iodophor compound

When collecting routine blood product donations, the venipuncture site is first cleaned with: A. 70% Isopropyl alcohol B. 50% Iodine C. 0.7% Iodophor compound D. 2% Chlorhexidine

C. Group O

Which blood group is considered the "universal" donor when transfusing Red Blood Cells? A. Group A B. Group B C. Group O D. Group AB

D. The initial notification to the FDA of a transfusion-related death must be made by fax, telephone, express mail, or electronically as soon as possible after the death is confirmed to be associated with the transfusion.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding blood bank adverse event reporting to the FDA? A. All patient deaths while being transfused must be reported to the FDA, even when it has been confirmed that the death was not related to the transfusion. B. When a transfusion reaction is the result of an error it must be reported to the FDA in writing. C. A transfusion-related death must be reported to the FDA within 24 hours of the patient's death D. The initial notification to the FDA of a transfusion-related death must be made by fax, telephone, express mail, or electronically as soon as possible after the death is confirmed to be associated with the transfusion.

C. Donor number 3: Blood pressure: 110/72 Pulse:66 Temperature: 37.2ºC (99.0 ºF)

Which of the prospective donors below would be an acceptable blood donor? A. Donor number 1: Blood pressure: 90/55 Pulse: 105 Temperature: 36.4ºC (97.6 ºF) B. Donor number 2: Blood pressure: 200/90 Pulse: 72 Temperature: 37ºC (98.6 ºF) C. Donor number 3: Blood pressure: 110/72 Pulse:66 Temperature: 37.2ºC (99.0 ºF) D. Donor number 4: Blood pressure: 100/70 Pulse: 98 Temperature: 38.3 (101.0 ºF)

D. They are often perceived by the recipient as safer than random donor units.

Which one of the following statements about directed donations is TRUE? A. They are safer than random donor units. B. They will never cause graft-versus-host disease. C. They do not cause logistical problems for blood banks. D. They are often perceived by the recipient as safer than random donor units.

A. Hemoglobin of 12.0 g/dL

Which one of the physical examination results below may be cause to reject a donor from blood donation? A. Hemoglobin of 12.0 g/dL B. Pulse of 80 beats per minute C. Temperature of 98.3ºF (36.8ºC) D. Blood pressure of 100/75 mm Hg

C. A diastolic blood pressure of 110 mm Hg

Which one of these physical exam results would cause a donor to be deferred? A. A hemoglobin of 13.0 g/dL. B. A pulse of 75 C. A diastolic blood pressure of 110 mm Hg D. A temperature of 99.3 ºF

A. Look-back

Which term listed below refers to the process that must be followed when notification is received that a donor of a unit transfused now tests positive for an infectious disease? A. Look-back B. Donor notification C. Minor crossmatch D. Major crossmatch