Question 1

If a prospective donor has participated in a plasmapheresis program, how long must he or she wait to donate whole blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  56 days 
B)  48 hours 
C)  24 hours 
D)  4 weeks 
A)  56 days 
B)  48 hours 
C)  24 hours 
D)  4 weeks B

Question 2

During the donor screening process, the potential donor's blood drop sinks to the bottom of the copper sulfate solution within 15 seconds. What is the interpretation of this test?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hemoglobin is within limits; however, the hematocrit must be checked. 
B)  The donor has an acceptable hemoglobin and hematocrit to donate. 
C)  The donor is temporarily deferred. 
D)  The specific gravity of the copper sulfate is incorrect. 
A)  The hemoglobin is within limits; however, the hematocrit must be checked. 
B)  The donor has an acceptable hemoglobin and hematocrit to donate. 
C)  The donor is temporarily deferred. 
D)  The specific gravity of the copper sulfate is incorrect. B

Question 3

Which one of the following histories represents an acceptable donor?

Accepted Answer

C
A, Unacceptable temperature; B, unacceptable hematocrit; D, unacceptable blood pressure.

Question 4

Allogeneic whole blood donors may donate every __________ days.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  36 
C)  56 
D)  72 
A)  24 
B)  36 
C)  56 
D)  72

Question 5

It is necessary to mix the unit frequently during the donation process to:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid blood clots by mixing the anticoagulant with the blood. 
B)  suspend the platelets throughout the unit. 
C)  determine whether the volume is acceptable. 
D)  allow the donation process to go more quickly. 
A)  avoid blood clots by mixing the anticoagulant with the blood. 
B)  suspend the platelets throughout the unit. 
C)  determine whether the volume is acceptable. 
D)  allow the donation process to go more quickly.

Question 6

Following donation, how long does it take to replace the fluid lost from giving whole blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 hours 
B)  12 hours 
C)  48 hours 
D)  72 hours 
A)  3 hours 
B)  12 hours 
C)  48 hours 
D)  72 hours

Question 7

Which of the following contributes to permanent rejection status of a donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tattoo 5 months previously 
B)  Contact with a patient with viral hepatitis 
C)  Two units of blood transfused 4 months previously 
D)  Confirmed positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen 10 years previously 
A)  A tattoo 5 months previously 
B)  Contact with a patient with viral hepatitis 
C)  Two units of blood transfused 4 months previously 
D)  Confirmed positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen 10 years previously

Question 8

Which type of autologous donation procedure is the most common for most types of surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preoperative hemodilution 
B)  Postoperative salvage 
C)  Intraoperative blood salvage 
D)  Preoperative donation 
A)  Preoperative hemodilution 
B)  Postoperative salvage 
C)  Intraoperative blood salvage 
D)  Preoperative donation

Question 9

Which of the following is not a cause for temporary deferment of a whole blood donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin ingestion 12 hours previously 
B)  Hepatitis B immunoglobulin taken 4 weeks previously 
C)  Oral polio vaccine taken 1 week previously 
D)  Rubella injection 1 week previously 
A)  Aspirin ingestion 12 hours previously 
B)  Hepatitis B immunoglobulin taken 4 weeks previously 
C)  Oral polio vaccine taken 1 week previously 
D)  Rubella injection 1 week previously

Question 10

Autologous donors may not donate if they:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a positive test for syphilis. 
B)  are on antibiotics for an infection. 
C)  are taking aspirin. 
D)  are over 65 years old. 
A)  have a positive test for syphilis. 
B)  are on antibiotics for an infection. 
C)  are taking aspirin. 
D)  are over 65 years old.

Question 11

Blood collected from a therapeutic phlebotomy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptable for inventory under certain Food and Drug Administration guidelines. 
B)  unacceptable for inventory. 
C)  acceptable if the "volunteer donor" label is removed. 
D)  acceptable if the patient meets all regular donor criteria. 
A)  acceptable for inventory under certain Food and Drug Administration guidelines. 
B)  unacceptable for inventory. 
C)  acceptable if the "volunteer donor" label is removed. 
D)  acceptable if the patient meets all regular donor criteria.

Question 12

What is the minimum hemoglobin level for a potential allogeneic donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 g/dL 
B)  12 g/dL 
C)  12.5 g/dL 
D)  14 g/dL 
A)  11 g/dL 
B)  12 g/dL 
C)  12.5 g/dL 
D)  14 g/dL

Question 13

How long must a donor wait to donate red blood cells again following a 2-unit red blood cell apheresis donation?

Accepted Answer

A)  56 days 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  10 weeks 
D)  16 weeks 
A)  56 days 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  10 weeks 
D)  16 weeks

Question 14

A 58-year-old woman revealed that she had experimented with intravenous drugs as a teenager. What would be the acceptable deferral period, if any, for this potential donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is an acceptable donor because testing will pick up evidence of hepatitis. 
B)  She will need to be deferred for 12 months. 
C)  She is an acceptable donor if she has had the hepatitis B vaccine. 
D)  She is deferred. 
A)  She is an acceptable donor because testing will pick up evidence of hepatitis. 
B)  She will need to be deferred for 12 months. 
C)  She is an acceptable donor if she has had the hepatitis B vaccine. 
D)  She is deferred.

Question 15

How often can a person donate a unit of whole blood for a directed donation?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 weeks 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  48 hours 
D)  24 hours 
A)  8 weeks 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  48 hours 
D)  24 hours

If a prospective donor has participated in a plasmapheresis program, how long must he or she wait to donate whole blood?

During the donor screening process, the potential donor's blood drop sinks to the bottom of the copper sulfate solution within 15 seconds. What is the interpretation of this test?

Which one of the following histories represents an acceptable donor?

Allogeneic whole blood donors may donate every __________ days.

It is necessary to mix the unit frequently during the donation process to:

Following donation, how long does it take to replace the fluid lost from giving whole blood?

Which of the following contributes to permanent rejection status of a donor?

Which type of autologous donation procedure is the most common for most types of surgery?

Which of the following is not a cause for temporary deferment of a whole blood donor?

Autologous donors may not donate if they:

Blood collected from a therapeutic phlebotomy is:

What is the minimum hemoglobin level for a potential allogeneic donor?

How long must a donor wait to donate red blood cells again following a 2-unit red blood cell apheresis donation?

A 58-year-old woman revealed that she had experimented with intravenous drugs as a teenager. What would be the acceptable deferral period, if any, for this potential donor?

How often can a person donate a unit of whole blood for a directed donation?

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications in Immunohematology

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

Abo and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Blood Group Systems

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry

Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

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Exam 9: Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

If a prospective donor has participated in a plasmapheresis program, how long must he or she wait to donate whole blood?

During the donor screening process, the potential donor's blood drop sinks to the bottom of the copper sulfate solution within 15 seconds. What is the interpretation of this test?

Which one of the following histories represents an acceptable donor?

Allogeneic whole blood donors may donate every __________ days.

It is necessary to mix the unit frequently during the donation process to:

Following donation, how long does it take to replace the fluid lost from giving whole blood?

Which of the following contributes to permanent rejection status of a donor?

Which type of autologous donation procedure is the most common for most types of surgery?

Which of the following is not a cause for temporary deferment of a whole blood donor?

Autologous donors may not donate if they:

Blood collected from a therapeutic phlebotomy is:

What is the minimum hemoglobin level for a potential allogeneic donor?

How long must a donor wait to donate red blood cells again following a 2-unit red blood cell apheresis donation?

A 58-year-old woman revealed that she had experimented with intravenous drugs as a teenager. What would be the acceptable deferral period, if any, for this potential donor?

How often can a person donate a unit of whole blood for a directed donation?

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications in Immunohematology

Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

Abo and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Blood Group Systems

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry

Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

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