Blood Bank Ascp Blood Products
- 1.
The minimum hemoglobin concentration in a fingerstick from a male blood donor is
- A.
12.0 g/dl(120 g/L)
- B.
12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)
- C.
13.5 g/dL(135 g/L)
- D.
15.0 g/dL (150 g/L)
Correct Answer
B. 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L)Explanation
All donors, regardless of sex, require a minimum hemoglobin of 12.5 g/dL (125 g/L). The value must not be performed on an earlobed stick.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A cause for permanent deferral of blood donation is
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Residence in an endemic malaria region
- C.
History of jaundice of uncertain cause
- D.
History of therapeutic rabies vaccine
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C. History of jaundice of uncertain causeExplanation
Jaunice is a sign of liver imapirment, which might be due to HBV or HCV. Infection with HBV and HCV is a cause for indefinite deferral.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following statements about blood bank operations and regulations is false?
- A.
Blood banks must screen all donated blood for infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
- B.
Blood banks are required to maintain a certain inventory of each blood type to ensure availability for emergencies.
- C.
Blood donations are universally accepted from anyone willing to donate, regardless of health history.
- D.
Blood banks must follow strict guidelines for the storage and handling of blood products to ensure their safety and efficacy.
Correct Answer
B. Blood banks are required to maintain a certain inventory of each blood type to ensure availability for emergencies.Explanation
Blood banks must adhere to stringent regulations to ensure the safety and quality of the blood supply. This includes screening all donated blood for infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis (A). Blood banks also maintain an inventory of various blood types to ensure that blood is available for emergencies and routine medical needs (B). They follow strict guidelines for the storage and handling of blood products (D).Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which one of the following constitutes permanent rejection status of a donor?
- A.
A tattoo 5 month previously
- B.
Recent close contact with a patient with viral hepatitis
- C.
2 units of blood transfused 4 months previously
- D.
Confirmed positive test for HBsAg 10 years previously
Correct Answer
D. Confirmed positive test for HBsAg 10 years previouslyExplanation
A positive test for HbsAg at any time is an indefinite deferral.Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to AABB standards, which of the following donors may be accepted as a blood donor?
- A.
Traveled to an area endemic for malaria 9 months previously
- B.
Spontaneous abortion at 2 months of pregnancy, 2 month previously
- C.
Resides with a known hepatitis patient
- D.
Received a blood transfusion 72 weeks previously
Correct Answer
B. Spontaneous abortion at 2 months of pregnancy, 2 month previouslyExplanation
A woman who had a spontaneous abortion at 2 months of pregnancy, 3 months previously would be acceptable. A donor is acceptable if she has not been pregnant in the previous 6 weeks.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Below are the results of the history obtained from a prospective femal blood donor age 16 temperature 99.0 F (37.2 C) Hct 36% history tetanus toxoid immunization 1 week previously How many of the above results excludes this donor from giving blood for a routine transfusion?
- A.
None
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
The Hct must be >38%. A donor may be 16 unless state law differs. Temperature must not exceed 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit or37.5 degrees Celsius, blood pressure must be < 180 mm Hg systolic and < 100 mm Hg diastolic, pulse 50-100 unless an athlete (which can be lower) Toxoids and vaccines from synthetic or killed sources have no deferral.Rate this question:
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- 7.
For apheresis donors who donate platelets more frequently than every 4 weeks must be performed prior to the procedure and be at least:
- A.
150 x 10^3/ul (150 x 10^9/L)
- B.
200 x 10^3/ul (200 x 10^9/L)
- C.
250 x 10^3/ul (250 x 10^9/L)
- D.
300 x 10^3/ul (300 x 10^9/L)
Correct Answer
A. 150 x 10^3/ul (150 x 10^9/L)Explanation
The minimum platelet count required for frequent repeat donors is 150 x 10^3/uL (150 x 10^9/L). A platelet count is not required prior to the first donation or if the interval between donations is at least 4 weeks.Rate this question:
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