(M) Lesson 4: Special Procedures and POCT Flashcards
(133 cards)
Is non-routine, requires additional prep, and requires other specimen (urine & feces)
Special Collection Procedures
Refers to blood typing and crossmatching for blood transfusions
Screening
What are the two types of blood classifications?
ABO and Rh
T or F: You can rely on verbal blood type declaration by the patient
False
T or F: In screening for infectious diseases, notify the donor if results come back negative
False (positive)
Refers to non-infectious blood that is stored prior to crossmatching
Cleared blood
What is the standard blood donation volume?
450mL
What specimen is donated for transfusions?
Whole Blood
What is the month interval for donating whole blood?
Every 3 months
What is the age range for blood donors?
18-65 years old
What is the minimum weight requirement for donating blood?
110 pounds/50 kg
T or F: If the blood volume of an underweght donor is less than the prescribed 450mL, the blood-anticoagulant ratio in the blood bag will not be satisfied
True
Refers to blood donation for yourself in future procedures
Autologous Donation
Refers to developing antibodies to blood you receive due to frequent donations
Alloimmunization
T or F: Autologous donation increases disease transmission risk
False
T or F: Autologous donations can be used for those with rare blood types and multiple antibodies
True
Type of autologous donation done 5-6 weeks before a procedure
Preoperative
Type of autologous donation that allows shedded blood to be used as long as it is washed with saline
Intraoperative
Type of autologous donation used for emergency cases wherein shedded blood can be washed or not
Postoperative
T or F: Intra and post autologous collection is done outside the surgical room
False (inside)
This test checks for blood pathogens
Blood culture
Process that refers to screening for bacteria
Bacteremia
Process that refers to screening for microorganisms and toxins
Septicemia
T or F: Bacteremia is more severe than septicemia
False