Question 1

Addition of which of the following will increase the shelf life of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin 
B)  AS-3 
C)  Lactated Ringer's 
D)  Citrate 
A)  Heparin 
B)  AS-3 
C)  Lactated Ringer's 
D)  Citrate B

Question 2

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-CPD

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours A

Question 3

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Cryoprecipitated AHF, pooled

Accepted Answer

A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours 
A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours A

Question 4

Platelet concentrates that are prepared from whole blood have a minimum quality control limit of __________ platelets in __________ of the units tested.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 * 1011, 75% 
B)  1 *1010, 75% 
C)  5.5* 1010, all 
D)  5.5 * 1010, 75% 
A)  3 * 1011, 75% 
B)  1 *1010, 75% 
C)  5.5* 1010, all 
D)  5.5 * 1010, 75%

Question 5

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Cryoprecipitated AHF (thawed)

Accepted Answer

A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours 
A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours

Question 6

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-AS-3 or AS-2

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 7

Once the cryoprecipitate has been removed from fresh frozen plasma, the remaining plasma can be refrozen and stored at -18° C for 1 year from collection. This product is useful for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura 
B)  Hemophilia 
C)  Warfarin overdose 
D)  Volume replacement following surgery 
A)  Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura 
B)  Hemophilia 
C)  Warfarin overdose 
D)  Volume replacement following surgery

Question 8

The maximum acceptable storage temperature for frozen red blood cells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  4° C 
B)  -12° C 
C)  -20° C 
D)  -65° C 
A)  4° C 
B)  -12° C 
C)  -20° C 
D)  -65° C

Question 9

Following a platelet concentrate transfusion, a patient did not obtain the calculated corrected count increment that was expected. The possible reason(s) this did not occur is(are) the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient had a fever. 
B)  patient was actively bleeding. 
C)  patient has leukocyte antibodies. 
D)  all of the above are correct. 
A)  patient had a fever. 
B)  patient was actively bleeding. 
C)  patient has leukocyte antibodies. 
D)  all of the above are correct.

Question 10

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Leukoreduced (AS-3)

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 11

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Deglycerolized

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 12

The temperature of a shipment of red blood cell units that were received from the local blood center was recorded as 8° C. The correct course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  place the units in inventory because the temperature is acceptable. 
B)  quarantine the units until approved by the supervisor. 
C)  send the units back to the blood center. 
D)  have the units tested for bacterial contamination before release. 
A)  place the units in inventory because the temperature is acceptable. 
B)  quarantine the units until approved by the supervisor. 
C)  send the units back to the blood center. 
D)  have the units tested for bacterial contamination before release.

Question 13

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Liquid plasma from whole blood

Accepted Answer

A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours 
A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours

Question 14

Leukocyte-poor red blood cells are indicated for patients with:

Accepted Answer

A)  febrile transfusion reactions. 
B)  iron deficiency anemia. 
C)  hemophilia A. 
D)  cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatments. 
A)  febrile transfusion reactions. 
B)  iron deficiency anemia. 
C)  hemophilia A. 
D)  cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Question 15

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Pheresis (ACD)

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 16

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-CPDA-1

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 17

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Irradiated

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours 
A) 21 days 
B) 35 days 
C) 42 days 
D) 10 years 
E) 28 days
F)24 hours
G)48 hours
H)72 hours

Question 18

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
-Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced, thawed

Accepted Answer

A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours 
A) 20° to 24° C, 4 hours 
B) 1° to 6° C, 24 hours 
C) 20° to 24° C, 6 hours 
D) < -18° C, 1 year from collection 
E) 1° to 6° C, < 5 days
F)< -65° C, 7 years
G)20° to 24° C, 48 hours

Question 19

Whole blood collected from a donor should remain at what temperature before the separation and preparation of platelet concentrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  20° to 24° C 
B)  1° to 6° C 
C)  1° to 10° C 
D)  Varies with the facility 
A)  20° to 24° C 
B)  1° to 6° C 
C)  1° to 10° C 
D)  Varies with the facility

Question 20

To prevent graft-versus-host disease, blood components prepared for a fetus that needs an intrauterine transfusion should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  saline washed. 
B)  irradiated. 
C)  frozen and deglycerolized. 
D)  human leukocyte antigen-matched. 
A)  saline washed. 
B)  irradiated. 
C)  frozen and deglycerolized. 
D)  human leukocyte antigen-matched.

Addition of which of the following will increase the shelf life of red blood cells?

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -CPD

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Cryoprecipitated AHF, pooled

Platelet concentrates that are prepared from whole blood have a minimum quality control limit of platelets in of the units tested.

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Cryoprecipitated AHF (thawed)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -AS-3 or AS-2

Once the cryoprecipitate has been removed from fresh frozen plasma, the remaining plasma can be refrozen and stored at -18°C for 1 year from collection. This product is useful for which of the following conditions?

The maximum acceptable storage temperature for frozen red blood cells is:

Following a platelet concentrate transfusion, a patient did not obtain the calculated corrected count increment that was expected. The possible reason(s) this did not occur is(are) the:

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Leukoreduced (AS-3)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Deglycerolized

The temperature of a shipment of red blood cell units that were received from the local blood center was recorded as 8°C. The correct course of action is to:

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Liquid plasma from whole blood

Leukocyte-poor red blood cells are indicated for patients with:

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Pheresis (ACD)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -CPDA-1

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Irradiated

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced, thawed

Whole blood collected from a donor should remain at what temperature before the separation and preparation of platelet concentrates?

To prevent graft-versus-host disease, blood components prepared for a fetus that needs an intrauterine transfusion should be:

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

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

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

Filters

Exam 11: Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Addition of which of the following will increase the shelf life of red blood cells?

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -CPD

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Cryoprecipitated AHF, pooled

Platelet concentrates that are prepared from whole blood have a minimum quality control limit of __________ platelets in __________ of the units tested.

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Cryoprecipitated AHF (thawed)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -AS-3 or AS-2

Once the cryoprecipitate has been removed from fresh frozen plasma, the remaining plasma can be refrozen and stored at -18° C for 1 year from collection. This product is useful for which of the following conditions?

The maximum acceptable storage temperature for frozen red blood cells is:

Following a platelet concentrate transfusion, a patient did not obtain the calculated corrected count increment that was expected. The possible reason(s) this did not occur is(are) the:

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Leukoreduced (AS-3)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Deglycerolized

The temperature of a shipment of red blood cell units that were received from the local blood center was recorded as 8° C. The correct course of action is to:

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Liquid plasma from whole blood

Leukocyte-poor red blood cells are indicated for patients with:

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Pheresis (ACD)

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -CPDA-1

Match the correct expiration limit with each red blood cell product. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Irradiated

Match the blood component with the correct storage and expiration limit. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all. -Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced, thawed

Whole blood collected from a donor should remain at what temperature before the separation and preparation of platelet concentrates?

To prevent graft-versus-host disease, blood components prepared for a fetus that needs an intrauterine transfusion should be:

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

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

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

Filters

Platelet concentrates that are prepared from whole blood have a minimum quality control limit of platelets in of the units tested.

Once the cryoprecipitate has been removed from fresh frozen plasma, the remaining plasma can be refrozen and stored at -18°C for 1 year from collection. This product is useful for which of the following conditions?

The temperature of a shipment of red blood cell units that were received from the local blood center was recorded as 8°C. The correct course of action is to: