Processing
How many samples should be collected for Anti-D units?
Three
What note type is used for failed appearance?
Appearance/Arm Note
What do you check the bowl for when discarding used softgoods?
Blood
When should a communication log be created?
When the LP is needed to determine donor suitability.
What SOP provides steps for donor reactions before calling an MP for assistance?
NC-COLLCOMP-003 Evaluation and Management of Reactions.
What is the minimum liters needed to collect samples from a unit?
20mL
what steps do you take after a second failed BP?
document the second error code and notify the MP for a manual BP/ rate and rhythm assessmen.
How do you address a high return pressure without needle adjustment?
Gently tap the DPM filter using your finger without removing the filter.
Can a donor floor employee assist in completing an MIR?
Yes, staff are allowed to assist MPs in completing MIR tasks to ensure all steps are completed.
Who is responsible for completing the supply room temp QC?
The employee that starts opening QCs first.
How many refrigerated ice packs are needed for shipping whole blood samples? What are the placements?
7: 1 on bottom, 1 on each side(4 all around), 2 on top of the samples before placing the frozen ice pack.
What do you need to ensure a donor does prior to stepping on the weight scale?
All heavy items are removed from pockets.
How do you perform an arm scrub using alcohol prep swabs?
Scrub the site with repeated back-and-forth strokes covering an approximate 3-inch by 3-inch area for at least 30 seconds.
What are names of the lymph nodes you check during the physical?
Submental, submandibular, posterior, anterior, subclavicular.
What are the weekly qcs that can be completed by any employee?
Weekly eye wash stations.
If a case is removed from shipment what steps do you complete?
Remove the shipping label and place the case in F002.
Besides checking the donors social, ID, and proof of address, what else should we be doing with the new donors?
Documenting their arrival times on the new donor folder.
What are the two ways to add exceptions/ checklists to a collection worksheet? What SOP has the steps for both ways?
On the nexsys device prior to ending the donation and on the computer or WOW/
What document(s) do you make copies of after completing a donor counseling?
A counseling form: NF1046(NAT/VMT), NF0063(Syphilis) or NF1047(ATYA)
NF0065
How often should you sanitize after glove changes? How long should you sanitize for?
After every glove change; 30 seconds
What should be completed weekly to ensure a safety?
The breakdown of ice buildup in the ante room and freezers.
What should you check for after the capillary tube has completed spinning?
Check if the sample is Lipemic.
What is the first thing you should do after leaving a donor and returning prior to phlebotomy?
Re-identify the donor
What are you checking during the eye assessment portion of the physical?
Yellowing in the whites of the eye and pupil reaction to light.
How long can an SOP be kept after printing? Why?
24 hours, to ensure that the SOP copy used is the most current.