Screening
What does a qualified donor get paid for the second visit of the week in October?
$80
What are the allowable limits for an underdraw and overdraw?
+3 is okay, +4 is out of range.
What is the difference between palpation and auscultation?
Palpation is touching and auscultation is listening.
What does VMT and NAT stand for?
Viral Marker Test and Nucleic Acid Test
How many points per donation does a donor receive in KEDREWARDs typically, without bonuses?
100
How long does a donor need to wait before a recheck per center policy?
15 minutes
How much does the plasma weight weigh in grams?
1350g
What two additional steps are completed when an auditor is watching?
Consent for auditor's presence and asking the auditor to step out of the room.
How long do you centrifuge a 4 month lab work sample?
10+ minutes
What are the requirements for a donor to receive a referral bonus?
They must refer a donor who donates two full times and then donate after the referred donor's second donation.
What samples are collected every 4 months?
4 month lab work and Antibody screens.
What are the names of the veins that we stick on the donor's arms?
Median cubital vein but will also accept brachial, basilic, or cephalic.
What is the processing time standard for a new donor?
150 mins
What is one situation where we would reclass a unit to non-injectable?
Orphan units
What is the maximum expected processing time for a return donor?
~95 minutes
What does CMV stand for?
Cytomegalovirus
What are the treatments for a minor AC reaction?
2g of Tums, reduce pump speed, comfort donor.
How many lobes do the lungs have?
5
What is the mixture ratio for probe solution?
60% antifreeze and 40% water.
What does KPI stand for?
Key Performance Indicators
What does PT stand for?
Proficiency Testing
List all of the steps in taking a machine OOS.
1. Generate equipment incident report.
2. Place an OOS tag on the machine.
3. Move the machine to the repair room.
What are the four main heart valves?
Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Mitral, and Aortic. Will also accept bicuspid.
How is product impacted if the freezer reaches -21C?
Initially freezing units are wasted. Already frozen product is okay. Pending QA investigation.
What are the 5 things we ask about in an interview?
1. Attendance
2. Positive Attitude/Customer Service
3. Hard Work
4. Compliance
5. Maturity