2018 Competency Assessment Quiz
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- 1.
What is the appropriate action to take if a defective whole blood bag is discovered?
- A.
Email Donor Services Supervisor and QC Specialists
- B.
Email Supervisor and send defective bag to Training
- C.
Contact QC Specialists and complete an Incident and Defect Report
- D.
Contact Process Developers and ask them if the bag is still suitable for use.
Correct Answer
C. Contact QC Specialists and complete an Incident and Defect Report -
- 2.
You are screening and your donor becomes lightheaded and nauseated following the fingerstick. What should you do?
- A.
If the symptoms resolve quickly, see if the donor is ok with continuing the donation.
- B.
Process the donor as a LWOD.
- C.
Defer donor with code 28.
- D.
Defer donor with code 89.
Correct Answer
D. Defer donor with code 89. -
- 3.
You are screening a donor and determine that his pulse rate is 42 beats per minute. He states that he is an endurance athlete and his pulse is normally this low, but that his doctor says there is nothing to worry about. It is acceptable to have the donor do jumping jacks or jog in place and then perform a pulse recheck.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
You have just discontinued a whole blood collection and discover that the donor status is still Screening in Progress (SCRN IP.) What should you do next?
- A.
Redline the unit.
- B.
Locate the screening tech and have them enter the missing information.
- C.
Take the donor back to the screening booth to complete the missing information.
- D.
Place the unit in the shipment container and complete a Missing PRE Information Sheet to be sent into Collections Review.
Correct Answer
A. Redline the unit. -
- 5.
You are online but you do not have a functional printer. Can you register donors?
- A.
Yes, you would write required information from the computer screen on a Donor Record
- B.
Yes, you would write required information from the computer screen on a Donor Sheet
- C.
Yes, but you must first get approval from the Medical Director.
- D.
No, you cannot register donors without a functional printer.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, you would write required information from the computer screen on a Donor Sheet -
- 6.
What is the minimum number of full sample tubes you must collect for an allogeneic whole blood collection?
- A.
1 red, 2 lavenders
- B.
1 red, 1 lavender, 1 pink
- C.
1 red, 3 lavenders
- D.
1 red, 2 lavenders, 1 pink
Correct Answer
A. 1 red, 2 lavenders -
- 7.
When should you indicate on the donor sheet that a donor is ready to be drawn?
- A.
This step is no longer required.
- B.
In the donor square, after confirming the donor is in status “SCRN CMP.”
- C.
In screening, after confirming the donor is in status “SCRN CMP.”
- D.
Anytime in screening, once it is determined that a deferral is not required.
Correct Answer
C. In screening, after confirming the donor is in status “SCRN CMP.” -
- 8.
How often should you check the calibration due date on a sphygmomanometer or Spot Vital Signs device?
- A.
Monthly
- B.
Weekly
- C.
Every time you perform a blood pressure evaluation.
- D.
This step is no longer required.
Correct Answer
C. Every time you perform a blood pressure evaluation. -
- 9.
You have a donor whose only vasovagal symptom is vomiting, and the symptoms resolve immediately. It is acceptable to not record vitals on the donor reaction form.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
When filling out a reaction form, you must record vitals if the donor is experiencing which of the following? More than one answer may be correct.
- A.
Mild vasovagal reaction symptoms which resolved with standard countermeasures
- B.
Mild vasovagal reaction symptoms which did not resolve with standard countermeasures
- C.
Moderate or severe vasovagal reaction symptoms
- D.
Loss of consciousness under 60 seconds
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mild vasovagal reaction symptoms which did not resolve with standard countermeasures
C. Moderate or severe vasovagal reaction symptoms
D. Loss of consciousness under 60 seconds -
- 11.
According to the Donor Reaction/Complication Form, which symptoms are indicative of a vasovagal reaction and require disconnecting the donor and completing a reaction form? More than one answer may be correct.
- A.
Headache
- B.
Chills/shivering
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Restlessness/anxiety
- E.
Feeling of warmth
- F.
Light-headedness
- G.
Pale skin
- H.
Sweating
Correct Answer(s)
A. Headache
B. Chills/shivering
C. Nausea
D. Restlessness/anxiety
E. Feeling of warmth
F. Light-headedness
G. Pale skin
H. Sweating -
- 12.
The following error messages can occur in BBCS at donor registration for an allogeneic whole blood donation. Which of the following would be eligible to donate today?
- A.
BBCS-4435: The donation will cause the donor to exceed the maximum plasma loss for the 12 month period. Press F6 to override.
- B.
BBCS-4378: The donor has incomplete testing from a prior donation. Press F6 to override.
- C.
BBCS-4432: The donation will cause the donor to exceed the maximum red cell loss for the 12 month period. Press F6 to override.
- D.
BBCS-4320: Donor is deferred and not eligible to donate today.
- E.
None of these donors would be eligible to donate today.
Correct Answer
B. BBCS-4378: The donor has incomplete testing from a prior donation. Press F6 to override. -
- 13.
Your team is performing offline whole blood collection. Who documents the start time on the donor record, and when?
- A.
The Start tech, just prior to needle insertion.
- B.
The Start tech, immediately after needle insertion.
- C.
The Start tech, just after the clamp is opened on the HemoFlow.
- D.
The Stop tech documents this after collection by obtaining the Start time from the HemoFlow.
Correct Answer
C. The Start tech, just after the clamp is opened on the HemoFlow. -
- 14.
Which of the following is true about the APIC comment code?
- A.
An active APIC comment code is only required for platelet donors.
- B.
An active APIC comment code is only required on Alyx donations.
- C.
An active APIC code must be in place prior to performing questionnaire follow up for all apheresis donors.
- D.
A deactivated APIC comment code is acceptable as long as the donor has done apheresis in the last 6 months.
Correct Answer
C. An active APIC code must be in place prior to performing questionnaire follow up for all apheresis donors. -
- 15.
According to the Safety Practices manual, lab coats shall be long sleeved and closed or buttoned in front. PPE is considered "appropriate" only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the employee's work clothes, street clothes, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment is used.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
The SRQ Online Manual is located in the Forms and Manuals section of the Donor Services home page on the Pulse.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
Using the SRQ Online Manual, what screens require documentation for travel or residency regardless of the donor response?
- A.
All of them except G015 and H005
- B.
All of them except F011 and F012
- C.
G016, H006, G015, and H005
- D.
D014, C023, H005, and H006
Correct Answer
D. D014, C023, H005, and H006 -
- 18.
Regarding question M028 travel, screen H006 requires documentation of both malaria risk and non-malaria risk countries that the donor has traveled to in the last 12 months.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Regarding question M028 travel, screen G016 requires documentation of both malaria risk and non-malaria risk countries that the donor has traveled to in the last 12 months.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 20.
Use the following image, malaria risk maps, and the SRQ online manual to assess donor eligibility and any required documentation. Where there is no "date of departure to the US" provided, assume travel is consecutive from one listed country to the next.
- A.
A. Donor is deferred until 07-04-2021. Deferral code 40B, OCC date 12-25-2015. Deferral code 40C, OCC date 07-04-2018. Documentation on screen C023: donor response is Y, comments are “India; Cameroon; Venezuela.” Documentation on screen D014: donor response is Y, OCC date 12-25-2015, comments are “12-25-2015.” Documentation on screen H005: donor response is Y, OCC date 07-04-2018, comments are “Afghanistan; Philippines-Palawan, Puerto Princesa city only; Netherlands.” Documentation on screen I003: donor response is N.
- B.
B. Donor is eligible. Documentation on screen C023: donor response is Y, comments are “India.” Documentation on screen D014: donor response is N, comments are “06-18-2004.” Documentation on screen E017: donor response is Y, comments are “United States.” Documentation on screen G015: donor response is Y. Documentation on screen H005: donor response is N, comments are “Afghanistan-Kabul city only; Philippines-Puerto Princesa city only; Amsterdam.”
- C.
C. Donor is eligible. Documentation on screen C023: donor response is Y, comments are “India.” Documentation on screen D014: donor response is N, comments are “06-18-2004.” Documentation on screen E017: donor response is Y, comments are “United States.” Documentation on screen G015: donor response is Y. Documentation on screen H005: donor response is N, comments are “Afghanistan-Kabul city only; Philippines-Mimaropa, Puerto Princesa city only; Netherlands.”
- D.
D. Donor is deferred until 07-04-2019. Deferral code 40B, OCC date 07-04-2018. Deferral code 40C, OCC date 07-04-2018. Documentation on screen C023: donor response is Y, comments are “India; Cameroon; Venezuela.” Documentation on screen D014: donor response is Y, OCC date 12-25-2015, comments are “12-25-2015.” Documentation on screen H005: donor response is Y, OCC date 07-04-2018, comments are “Afghanistan; Philippines-Palawan, Puerto Princesa city only; Netherlands.” Documentation on screen I003: donor response is N.
Correct Answer
A. A. Donor is deferred until 07-04-2021. Deferral code 40B, OCC date 12-25-2015. Deferral code 40C, OCC date 07-04-2018. Documentation on screen C023: donor response is Y, comments are “India; Cameroon; Venezuela.” Documentation on screen D014: donor response is Y, OCC date 12-25-2015, comments are “12-25-2015.” Documentation on screen H005: donor response is Y, OCC date 07-04-2018, comments are “Afghanistan; Philippines-Palawan, Puerto Princesa city only; Netherlands.” Documentation on screen I003: donor response is N. -
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