Reception
What is the first step of the screening process?
Verify donors Name/DOB.
How should cohesive bandages be stored?
On DC cart, latex and non-latex need to be stored in their own container. Under no circumstance should the two be in the same container.
How long do SPE samples need to sit before being spun?
30 minutes.
What needs to be asked before having donor sign "Informed Consent"?
Voluntary exclusion.
If physicals are being observed by a third party, the third party need to be excused from the exam room for voluntary exclusion question.
What do the green and yellow tags in storage rooms indicate?
- Green tags are for in use supplies.
-Yellow tags are for upcoming lots that are not currently in use.
What is an acceptable proof of address?
-Utility bill
-Active lease agreement
-Mortgage/Property Deed
-Drivers license
-Electronic mail
-Proof of package delivery. (FedEx, Amazon, UPS etc.)
What is the correct way to verify a donor?
-Ask donor to state full name & DOB.
-Look at photo on DRF and confirm the photo matches the donor being verified.
What should be the placement of case labels when packing cases?
Uppermost left hand corner.
How often is the Responsible Physician required to be on site?
Once in a 14 day period.
What is the proper way to wear PPE?
-Face shield covering face.
-Lab coat completely buttoned.
-Gloves pulled over sleeve of lab coat.
-Close toed shoes, non porous shoes. (No crocs with holes, no slides/sandals etc.)
What needs to be done for a CDCS fail?
-CDCS match questionnaire.
-Apply deferral.
What gets documented on SPE samples.
-Phlebotomist initials.
-Collection time.
What is the max amount of cases that should be out of the freezer at a single time.
-6
What needs to be created in Nexlynk when supporting documentation is needed?
Supporting documentation issue.
When should bio bins/sharps containers be changed?
-When "fill line" is met.
What are the vital sign ranges?
Pulse, BP, Protein, Hematocrit, Temperature, Weight
Pulse - 50-100
BP - 90-180 (Systolic) / 50-100 (Diastolic)
Protein - 6.0 - 9.0
Hematocrit - 38-54% (females) / 39-54% (males)
Temperature - No higher than 99.5 degrees F
Weight - 110-400 lbs
What are the worksheet requirements when a restick is performed?
-Restick phlebotomy.
-Second needle.
-Collection exception.
-60 minutes.
What are the requirements for the neurological assessment during a physical?
Observe the donor for gait, balance, and speech impediments. Observe the donor for facial asymmetries or facial movements as evidence of an underlying disorder.
What do you do if a defect is noted during normal supply use?
Defect must be reported to center management.
Center management must report any defected softgoods to appropriate vendor and utilize the appropriate defect form.
When is a Phys sub required for OOL vitals?
-When donor has 3 consecutive OOL.
-When donor has 4 OOL out of 6 visits.
-When pulse is 125bpm or greater on recheck (or initial if donor does not wish to do recheck).
-When BP exceeds 200/120 (on initial and recheck).
When does a donor need to be verified?
- Before performing venipuncture.
-Before performing a restick.
-If phlebotomist walks away from donor at any point prior to venipuncture/restick.
-Prior to disconnect.
How do you prevent cross-labeling.
-Work with only one unit at a time.
What documents need to be prepared for in person counseling for reactive donors?
-Donor handout (signed and initialed by counseling phys sub)
-Test results from Jasper (signed and initialed by counseling phys sub)
What is FIFO?
First In First Out
Supplies should be used in accordance to when they were received.