Basic Donor Criteria
What age does a donor need to be to be able to donate blood?
- between 16-60 years old
- donors 16-17 years old require parental consent
Are nuts considered rich in iron?
No!
Spongebob has a runny nose and sore throat but no fever
No he can't donate because runny nose and sore throat are symptoms of infection
What is the purpose of blood donor criteria?
- To ensure blood supply is safe
- To ensure donor safety
How heavy must a donor be to be able to donate blood?
- at least 45kg
Is milk considered a food rich in iron?
No.
Kirby is vegetarian with a low haemoglobin level, which of these foods can they eat to boost their haemoglobin level?
a) Lamb
b)Brown rice
c) Ice cream (yummy)
d) Spinach
Kirby should eat brown rice and spinach
Why do haemoglobin levels have a minimum cut off to donate?
After blood donation, haemoglobin level temporarily drops.
(You could faint, and other side effects)
What is the haemoglobin level required to donate?
at least 12.5g/dl for females
at least 13.0g/dl for males
Iron-rich foods can help to raise our haemoglobin level because____?
Iron is important is manufacturing of haemoglobin
Jimothy had a fever on 5th October, today is the 24th of October. Can he go donate?
No! He can only donate on the 2nd of November
How long must a donor not have fever for?
-no fever in the past 4 weeks
Are bean sprouts considered rich in iron?
No!
A donor must not have symptoms of ____ for at least one week?
List examples of such
- no symptoms of infection for at least a week
- includes runny nose, cough, sore throat
Are Cornflakes considered rich in iron?
Yes!