Screening
What do you do if a donor fails the appearance check?
Fail it in NexLynk and refer donor to a phys sub.
In the physical examination, is it permissible to only check the head and front of the neck?
No, You must visually inspect the back of the head for scars
What collection exception must also be added if there is an insufficient volume or zero volume?
Underdraw
On what day is the "Saturday Shipping" sticker required for sample shipment?
Friday
What is needed when performing an error correction?
One line through error, the correction, reason for correction, initials, date
How do you perform the monthly timer check for the Hematastat?
Start the Hematastat and compare the 60 seconds on the device to the clock.
What kind of medical advice can we give donors?
None. All medical advice must come from donor’s health care provider
How many resticks are allowed and what should be the reason for the final restick?
2 total resticks and final restick reason should be "Return RBC's Only"
How much of the freezer thermometer be covered in solution? Refrigerator thermometer?
3/4 (75%) of the thermometer for freezer. 3/4 inch for the refrigerator.
What is proper PPE? What do you do when changing gloves?
Lab coat (buttoned all the way), Gloves over the sleeves of coat, Face shield.
Sanitize hands between every glove change.
What are the forms that a donor needs to present in order to verify identity prior to donation?
Valid ID, proof of social security number, and proof of address
If a donor's non-intact skin or mucosal surfaces are exposed to blood or plasma what are you allowed to wash the area with? What part of the body is NOT to be examined?
Soap and water. Do not examine the perineum.
What are the required actions for a minor phlebotomy event?
Remove needle, apply pressure to site. Apply ice or cold pack. Provide donor with NF1209 handout.
When is the only time you can start a new sample packing log? What do you do with the previous form?
When the current form is completely filled out. Give the completed form to quality for review.
who is affected by an error?
All of us. WE ARE A TEAM
How would you weigh a donor with medical braces?
If brace is soft elastic fabric, they can leave it on. If brace is metal, they need to take it off.
In what setting must the donor counseling step of a UTRFL be completed?
In the donor center. Not over the phone
When do you add a saline event exception?
If less than 250 mL of saline was administered and more than 0 total volume was donated.
When is the earliest you can document "end time" for sample packing for shipment?
If you do not know an answer to a question what is your response?
"I will refer to my SOP" and pull up the SOP to find the answer
What is the correct format for the WA error note?
•First WA error code [code] due to [technical problem], [resolution], will recheck vital sign
If a donor had a major surgery, how long ago does their hospital stay and post surgery treatment have to be in order to donate?
Greater than 6 months ago
What needs to be added to the worksheet with an RBC Loss?
Less than or greater than 200 mL. ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORKSHEET BEFORE FINALIZING.
How do you properly deface a plasma unit bottle
One line through "source plasma", X over the product label, and do not deface the UCN
What is Caitlin's dog's name?
Zeus