Question 1

The focus of most blood utilization programs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the underutilization of blood products of a facility. 
B)  the overutilization of blood products by a facility. 
C)  to reduce cost. 
D)  to evaluate the need for ordering more product. 
A)  the underutilization of blood products of a facility. 
B)  the overutilization of blood products by a facility. 
C)  to reduce cost. 
D)  to evaluate the need for ordering more product. B

Question 2

A physician has ordered a 2-unit transfusion on an outpatient. When the outpatient arrives, the patient's hemoglobin is 12. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancel the transfusion and send the patient home. 
B)  Call the physician's office and inform them of their mistake. 
C)  Inform the pathologist or medical director and allow him to contact the physician. 
D)  Transfuse. A physicians order should not be questioned. 
A)  Cancel the transfusion and send the patient home. 
B)  Call the physician's office and inform them of their mistake. 
C)  Inform the pathologist or medical director and allow him to contact the physician. 
D)  Transfuse. A physicians order should not be questioned. C

Question 3

Targeted and discontinuous are subtypes of what review system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retrospective 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Interpreted 
D)  Prospective 
A)  Retrospective 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Interpreted 
D)  Prospective D

Question 4

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is zero inherent risk of transfusing blood if all protocols are followed. 
B)  Following quality assurance guidelines for transfusion increases the safety to the patient. 
C)  You must follow a physician's order no matter what. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  There is zero inherent risk of transfusing blood if all protocols are followed. 
B)  Following quality assurance guidelines for transfusion increases the safety to the patient. 
C)  You must follow a physician's order no matter what. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 5

Which of the following is not part of a blood utilization review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retrospective review 
B)  Concurrent review 
C)  Interpreted review 
D)  Prospective review 
A)  Retrospective review 
B)  Concurrent review 
C)  Interpreted review 
D)  Prospective review

Question 6

An example of direct behavior influence when implementing intervention strategies would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion with a physician about his ordering practice. 
B)  an e-mail to the nursing staff about their roles in transfusing. 
C)  a communication tree to all med techs about new protocols of issuing a product. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  discussion with a physician about his ordering practice. 
B)  an e-mail to the nursing staff about their roles in transfusing. 
C)  a communication tree to all med techs about new protocols of issuing a product. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Blood utilization management programs are designed to do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase safety 
B)  Decrease component availability 
C)  Reduce expenditure 
D)  Manage limited blood resources 
A)  Increase safety 
B)  Decrease component availability 
C)  Reduce expenditure 
D)  Manage limited blood resources

Question 8

Upon review at the end of the quarter, you note that one physician's C/T ratio was high. You discuss this with the medical director, and he has you draft a letter to this physician. This is an example of what kind of review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retrospective 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Interpreted 
D)  Prospective 
A)  Retrospective 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Interpreted 
D)  Prospective

The focus of most blood utilization programs is:

A physician has ordered a 2-unit transfusion on an outpatient. When the outpatient arrives, the patient's hemoglobin is 12. What is the most appropriate action?

Targeted and discontinuous are subtypes of what review system?

Which statement is false?

Which of the following is not part of a blood utilization review?

An example of direct behavior influence when implementing intervention strategies would be:

Blood utilization management programs are designed to do all but which of the following?

Upon review at the end of the quarter, you note that one physician's C/T ratio was high. You discuss this with the medical director, and he has you draft a letter to this physician. This is an example of what kind of review?

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Antiglobulin Test

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

The Hla System

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

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Exam 24: Utilization Management

The focus of most blood utilization programs is:

A physician has ordered a 2-unit transfusion on an outpatient. When the outpatient arrives, the patient's hemoglobin is 12. What is the most appropriate action?

Targeted and discontinuous are subtypes of what review system?

Which statement is false?

Which of the following is not part of a blood utilization review?

An example of direct behavior influence when implementing intervention strategies would be:

Blood utilization management programs are designed to do all but which of the following?

Upon review at the end of the quarter, you note that one physician's C/T ratio was high. You discuss this with the medical director, and he has you draft a letter to this physician. This is an example of what kind of review?

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Antiglobulin Test

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

The Hla System

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

Filters