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How are unused bleed labels to be discarded?
biohazard bins
What do you need to hold upright for 30 seconds and why?
Capillary tube. Hold the tube vertically, plug end down, or set upright in the centrifuge, and allow blood to contact the self-sealing plug for 30 seconds before centrifuging
TRUE or FALSE? All employees can destroy positive units
FALSE
List possible causes of incorrect weight displayed
scale is touching adjacent object
TRUE or FALSE? Labels "FDA Approved" in catalogs can be used
FALSE
What is the purpose of the arm check?
to check for discoloration and bruising. the Physician/Physician Substitute is to determine and document the eligibility of a donor with any marking or condition of concern
How many failed SPE reviews will trigger a MD approval?
3 consecutive
Name a possible cause for the rotor not to spin
the lid isnt locked
If quality control tests are not WNL, what is done?
Report it to the Supervisor
A Donor Reaction Issue is to be completed for what two things?
Moderate or severe reactions, Any reaction requiring Physician Substitute intervention
How often are test results sent to the PPTA
monthly
How often should the prism surface be cleaned?
end of every day
What are the storage requirements for labels?
in a secure environment, away from heat and light
List three adverse events that are classified as minor
uncomplicated hematoma, mild citrate reaction, minor hypotensive event
List five things done in a record review.
01. Review for changes in medication, 02. Reviewed for changes in medical history, 03. Reviewed Total Protein measured at center, 04. Reviewed microhematocrit measured at the center., 05. Reviewed RBC Loss in past 4 months, 06. Reviewed weight measured at the center, 07. Reviewed for constant borderline BP, 08. Reviewed for constant borderline pulse, 09. Reviewed deferrals for donor, 10. Reviewed notes documented for the donor
Name four storage requirements for the Refractrol?
store at room temp, stable in unopen vial, vial stability changes to 14 days, replace lid asap to prevent evaporation
What items are to be documented in an issue?
• the donor’s name/Donor ID number • date of the event • collection or unit number associated • donor’s visit number
What are the steps of an incorrect donor gender?
donor must retake the questionnaire
What is reviewed for 4-month test results are received
abscr, tpv, rpr, spe
When would the MEMORY CLEAR button be pushed?
after reading and documenting