Donor Blood Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first thing you do before collecting donor blood?
A
- Collect full medical history
2
Q
What is required for people with tattoos that donate blood?
A
- A waiting period to make sure they don’t have blood born pathogens
3
Q
What is the max draw volume you can draw from someone?
A
- Never draw more than 10% of total blood volume
4
Q
How do you calculate Latrogenic Anemia by converting pounds to Kg?
A
- 2.2Ibs = 1kg
- __ Ibs /2.2Ibs to get kg
- kg x 100 = mL
- Divide by 1000 to liters
5
Q
What do you do if the donors bag fills halfway and the vein collapses?
A
Use a new bag to redraw
6
Q
What gauge needle is used for donor blood?
A
16-18 gauge
7
Q
What is the cutoff number for hemoglobin for someone to be able to donate blood?
A
12.5
