Screeners 2
When reading the HCT where do you place the slider?
Line up the vertical black line on slider with the middle of the diagonal interface of the RBCs and plasma
How do you aseptically connect the lines on soft-goods when setting up the machine?
Uncapping of the female end first then male end to connect
When packing plasma how long should the timer be set?
20 Minutes
Request Donor to state four (4) examples of Risks to Plasma to ensure Donor has a full understanding of what constitutes risks to plasma.
False
What is considered an insufficient volume?
1-199 ml
What Daily QC must be completed prior to the refractometer daily QC?
SAFEPETTE® Dispenser
If donor is allergic to Iodine what would you use to clean the donors arm? How do you clean the VP site with______?
ChloraPrep®
Use back-and-forth strokes covering an approximate 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch area
How many inches should boxes be off the freezer wall?
2 inches
Who has access to the medical supply kit?
Only Medical Personnel
Donor Center Management and Quality
Staff are allowed access to emergency supply kit.
What amount is considered an overdraw/underdraw?
Plus or minus 5 mL of Donor weight
If storage room temp actual is reading 21.2, what would you round up too and record in NL?
Trick question! We do not round up anymore and document the actual reading in NL. In this case you would document 21.2!
When you DC a donor, you notice saline was not given. If this was caused by a set up error, which collection exception reason(s) do you apply?
Saline error then choose Tech error
When you are given information to pull a unit which must be destroyed, what exactly are you supposed to remove from the freezer?
The unit(s)
All associated samples – could be 2-3 samples
Which form must be present in the medical supply kit and does it need to be signed? If so by who?
NF0231, Licensed Physician Standing Orders
Signed by the LP
How full can a bio waste container be before you must dispose of it?
¾ full
Does the literacy of a donor need to be assessed? If so why?
Yes - if not we will need to review and document all forms all donors must review to understand our process.
You have a PNB during a donation, which collection exception do you use?
USE Zero Volume
You actually see 4 exceptions to choose from
Insufficient Volume
Underdraw
Overdraw
Zero Volume
If a bottle is placed in lab without an end time, what actions should be taken?
Bottle processed and placed immediately in the Freezer.
You are in a physical and you ask donor "You are not taking any medications right?" for medication assessment. Is this acceptable?
No!
You should ask if Donor had taken any over the counter or prescription medications in the last 60 days.
List at least 3 rules you should follow when wearing PPE?
Ensure lab coat is buttoned all the way up
No eating or drinking while wearing PPE. Includes chewing gum in areas.
Do not go outside or in the offices with PPE on
Wear PPE properly
Wear gloves when touching potentially contaminated equipment.
What do you do if you accidently dispense RBCs into the refract when trying to read the TP?
Red cells dispensed onto the prism will void the test and will be treated as a ‘Technical Error’.
Document “Repeat Total Protein test due to technical error, Hematocrit value will NOT be determined” in NexLynk Notes under Technical Error.
Collect and spin 2 samples - document new FS time.
During a power outage where the power is not restored what documentation should be completed?
Document power failure and/or manual gravity infusion of RBCs in Worksheet Comments strip of Bleed Label Worksheet.
Affix Bleed Label Worksheet to NF0020, Unexpected Event Log and Include reason for manual gravity infusion of RBCs (e.g., power failure).
When completing morning Freezer QC what actions should be taken if it is noted graph is on the incorrect date or time?
Bonus- What action should management complete? 100 points
Notify Supervisor, adjust graph to accurate time/date, open and equipment issue.
Obtain an activity report.
When 911 is called for any donor, what steps should be taken?
Notify the LP
Place donor on hold
Follow up call to check on donor is required within 2 business days
What actions should be taken when the storage room temperature is OOL?
Put in the failing value and this will open a temp excursion supply issue
Notify Supervisor immediately
No need to record other values if one fails