Medical Screening
What would you do if the weight scale does not read zero prior to the donor stepping on it?
Tare
If a donor has an allergic reaction to iodine, what does a Physician Substitute open?
MIR
How soon must a restick begin per SOP before clotting occurs?
within 5 minutes.
How many times is the bottle inverted before samples are taken?
3 times.
If a donor has already been screened and walks out of the center, what happens next?
The donor must be rescreened.
Prior to using the stethoscope, what is performed?
sanitized with alcohol wipe.
while reviewing the PCS Monitor it is observed that the actual volume is 10 mLs greater than the target volume. What is this called?
Overdraw.
What is the acceptable temperature range in the Processing lab.
15c - 25c
Is a donor referred to the Physician Substitute for a bruise not in the AC area?
No.
What is the first item that is shown to the inspector upon entering the exam room for an observation?
The donor's signature.
Before wrapping the donor's arm, what is being checked for under the Gauze?
cessation of blooding and signs of infiltration/bruising.
How many inches from the freezer wall must cases be stored?
2 inches
If the refractometer failed the distilled water QC, what is the name of the next step that must be performed per the instruction manual?
Set point calibration.
After what is signed, is the inspector asked to leave the exam room for confidential time with the donor?
The informed consent for plasmapheresis.
At what angle degree do you hold the Iodine at while scrubbing the donor's arm. (Example 90 degrees)
30 Degrees
What is the lowest volume of mLs we are required to take samples for?
Above 19 mLs