Preparation
How long does the donor's arm need to be scrubbed?
A minimum of 30 seconds.
A collection target volume must be selected before continuing.
True.
How tight do we recommend keeping the pressure on the cuff before sticking your donor?
60
Do we have to mark the bag for a donor's reaction?
No, just the PDA
What is the volume range for a successful unit?
450ml - 550ml
A unit is not considered Air Contaminated if a stat is not placed on the line before venipuncture is performed.
False.
The tubing must be engaged in the hemoflow clamp or prompts will not be available.
True.
How many times do you seal the line when preparing for a disconnect?
Three times
Your donor vomits once, is this a BS 5336?
No.
What is the "Bag Type" for a regular Fenwal Whole Blood bag in the PDA?
TV
What is the measurement of the area in the A/C that we are allowed to scrub and stick?
2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches
Our hemoflows only give two collection volume options. What are they?
460ml and 500ml
For vein anatomy, how many veins do we typically have to choose from in the A/C?
3
Your donor stands to head towards canteen and loses conciousness. Do you catch your donor?
How long must a Whole Blood bag "tail" be?
2-7 inches
What is the weight criteria for a low collection volume?
110-129lbs
How many times do you invert the red tube?
5x
How many adjustments does it take to create a DIF?
2
Your donor bruises at the needle insertion site. What option for Donor Reaction in the PDA should be selected?
Hematoma - Small
How many times do we invert the Whole Blood Bags after stripping the line?
2-4x
If PDA has been started, and you need to move the donor to another chair, what MUST be done again?
You have to re-identify the donor.
How much time do you have to fill your tubes from the sample pouch?
4 minutes
Name the three main steps when disconnecting a needle.
Pull it back,
Back it up,
Pick it up.
If your donor loses consciousness with needle in arm, it is best practice to discontinue the donation. Why?
Due to uncontrolled movements like tetany and cramping, donor safety is at risk.
Why do we strip the tail and invert the blood bags?
To mix the blood in the tail with anticoagulant, as there is no anticoagulant in the tubing.