Before donating blood, this simple action is done to help disinfect the area where the needle will be inserted. What is the item used?
What is an alcohol wipe or antiseptic?
What are the four main components of blood?
What is red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma?
What is no?
True or False: You can’t donate blood if you have a tattoo.
What is False?
- You can donate if the tattoo was applied in a state-regulated facility and has fully healed.
What is the primary reason why blood donations are needed, especially in emergencies?
What is to help save lives?
How long does it typically take to donate blood?
What is 8-10 minutes?
Which blood component helps with clotting?
What is Platelets?
What is the minimum age requirement for most people to donate blood in the United States?
What is 17?
True or False: Donating blood makes you weak.
What is False? The body replenishes the lost fluids within 24 hours, and red blood cells are replaced within a few weeks.
How many lives can one blood donation save?
What is three?
After a blood donation, this common side effect can occur but is usually temporary.
What is dizziness or lightheadedness?
Which blood type is the universal donor for red blood cells?
What is O negative
What is the minimum weight requirement for donating blood in the United States?
What is 110 pounds?
Can vegetarians donate blood?
What is Yes? As long as they meet the standard health and hemoglobin requirements.
What is the minimum weight required to donate whole blood?
What is 110 pounds?
What should you do after donating blood to replenish your energy?
What is juice or a snack?
What is plasma primarily used for in medical treatments?
What is treating burn victims, clotting disorders, and immune deficiencies?
How much water do we recommend you drink before donate blood to stay hydrated?
What is 16 ounces?
How long does it take for your body to fully replace donated blood?
What is Plasma is replaced within about 24 hours; red blood cells can take several weeks?
How many pints of blood might a car accident victim need?
What is 100 pints
After the donation, how long are you encouraged to stay in the donation area to ensure you're feeling well (in minutes)?
What is 10-15 minutes?
What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?
What is about 55%?
What can disqualify you from donating blood due to the risk of infection or contamination?
What is a recent tattoo or body piercing (within the past 12 months)?
True or False: Only adults over 21 can donate blood.
What is False? In most states, individuals aged 17 (or 16 with parental consent) can donate blood.
After blood is donated, what is the typical temperature it is stored at to maintain its effectiveness?
What is 33-42°F?