Donor Screening

Question 1

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Age Requirement

Answer 1

No age requirement

Question 2

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Weight Requirement

Answer 2

10.5 mL = 1 kg body weight

Question 3

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Temperature

Answer 3

37.5°C or 99.5°F

Question 4

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Pulse Rate

Answer 4

60-100 BPM

Question 5

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Blood Pressure

Answer 5

Systolic: 90-180 mmHg, Diastolic: 50-100 mmHg

Question 6

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Hemoglobin

Answer 6

11 g/dL

Question 7

Physical Exam for Autologous Donation - Hematocrit

Answer 7

0.33

Question 8

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Age Requirement

Answer 8

At least 16 years old

Question 9

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Weight Requirement

Answer 9

110 lbs (50 kg)

Question 10

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Temperature

Answer 10

37.5°C or 99.5°F

Question 11

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Hemoglobin (Male)

Answer 11

13.0 g/dL

Question 12

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Hemoglobin (Female)

Answer 12

12.5 g/dL

Question 13

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Hematocrit (Male)

Answer 13

0.39

Question 14

Physical Exam for Allogenic Donation - Hematocrit (Female)

Answer 14

0.38

Question 15

Physical Exam for Hemoglobin Testing (CuSO4 Method)

Answer 15

Specific gravity 1.053, within 15 secs

Question 16

Hazardous Occupations - Interval between Donation and Returning to Occupation

Answer 16

Not less than 12 hours

Question 17

Informed Consent - Definition

Answer 17

Willingness to donate blood given by a mentally competent person who has received and understood necessary information

Question 18

Donor Identification - Numeric/Alphanumeric Code

Answer 18

Used to link the donor to the donor record, pilot tubes, blood container, and all components from original collection

Question 19

Donor Identification - Phlebotomist Procedure

Answer 19

Phlebotomist should ask the donor to state or spell their name

Question 20

Reaction Type syncope, fainting, nausea, vomiting, hyperventilation, twitching, muscle spasm

Answer 20

Mild

Question 21

Action for Mild Reaction - Donor Fainting

Answer 21

Remove tourniquet and withdraw needle

Question 22

Action for Mild Reaction - Donor Nauseated or Vomits

Answer 22

Instruct donor to breathe slowly, apply cold compresses to forehead, turn head to one side with receptacle, provide water after vomiting has ceased

Question 23

Reaction Type reactions plus loss of consciousness, decreased pulse rate, hyperventilation, systolic pressure drop to 60 mm Hg

Answer 23

Moderate

Question 24

Action for Moderate Reaction

Answer 24

Check vital signs frequently, administer 95% oxygen and 5% carbon dioxide

Question 25

Reaction Type convulsions due to cerebral ischemia, hyperventilation, or epilepsy

Answer 25

Severe

Question 26

Action for Severe Reaction

Answer 26

Call for help, notify blood bank physician, restrain donor to prevent injury, ensure adequate airway, perform CPR in case of cardiac or respiratory difficulties