Donor Adverse Events
Collection Exceptions
Venipuncture & Supplies
Arm Anatomy
100

What is the approved donor to phlebotomist ratio? 

1:6 

100

True or False: If a unit is set at a target of 800 ml, but we only collect 500 ml, this unit is considered a underdraw. 

True

100

This is the gauge of needle used for plasmapheresis 

17g 

100

What is the most ideal vein to be used for venipuncture?

Median Cubital 

200

A donor complains of metallic taste and tingling fingers. What type of DAE is this considered? 

Minor Citrate

200

During donation, a donor bent their arm which caused an infiltration, no suitable veins were identified for a restick. Will this donor result in an RBC Loss? 

Yes 

200

How big of a scrub should be performed initially? 

1 inch. 

200

Is a donor suitable for donation if there is bruising present within the antecubital area? 

No. 

300

As a phlebotomist, what actions would you take for a donor who has LOC less than 60 seconds? 

Call for a Phys Sub 
300

True or False: During a restick, the additional needle is added prior to the restick venipuncture being performed. 

True. 

300

How big of an area is prepped using the approved alternate solution? 

2.5 x 2.5 

300

What are the two additional veins that can be used for plasmapheresis? 

Cephalic and Basilic 

400

During a donation, you notice swelling at the VP site and the donor is complaining of slight pain. What type of DAE is this considered? 

Minor - Infiltration 

400

Would a loose weigher arm be responsible for an overdraw occurring? 

Yes. 
400

What is the primary disinfectant used for venipuncture? 

Iodine 

400
What finger should not be used to palpate a vein? 

The thumb 

500

A donor calls the center the day after their donation with complaints of red urine and back pain. What type of DAE would this be considered?

Severe Hemolysis

500
During donation, the PCS states "No Flow", after many attempts to resolve the error message still continues to populate. The donor does not want to be restuck. The unit resulted in a volume of 30 ml. What type of collection exception would this be? 

Pay No Bleed 

500

What is the maximum venipunctures permitted for a single donation? 

3

500

What is an artery? 

blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body.