Blood Donation Ethics and Regulations Quiz

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What is the definition of a blood bank/center?

An institution that collects and processes blood for profit

A facility that recruits and screens donors, collects, stores, and issues blood for transfusion (correct)

A hospital-based center that conducts compatibility testing of blood

A laboratory capable of providing education on blood transfusion transmissible diseases

What is a commercial blood bank?

A facility that recruits donors without screening for infections

An institution authorized by the Department of Health to collect blood

A profit-oriented blood bank (correct)

A blood bank located within a hospital premises

Who is considered a voluntary blood donor?

A person who donates blood without any compensation (correct)

An individual who donates blood for financial compensation

Someone who donates blood to avoid detection of TTIs

One who is forced to donate blood against their will

Which disease is NOT considered a transfusion transmissible disease?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What does a blood collection unit do?

Recruits donors, screens them, and collects blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hospital-based blood bank?

Conduct compatibility testing of blood Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the services provided by Blood Centers according to the text?

Conducting health education and counseling services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a prohibited act violating RA 7719?

Refusing to provide books and records access to authorized personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of Blood Centers regarding blood collection?

Collecting blood from qualified voluntary donors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key activity conducted by Blood Centers related to transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs)?

Screening blood units for TTIs Signup and view all the answers

What does a Blood Center assist the Hospital Blood Transfusion (HBCT) with?

Conducting post-transfusion surveillance or hemovigilance Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a prohibited act that violates RA 7719?

Collecting blood from unqualified donors Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for overpricing of blood products according to RA 7719?

1-6 months of imprisonment and a fine of Php 5,000-50,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which infections are screened by Blood Centers (BCs) as mentioned in the text?

HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Malaria, Syphilis Signup and view all the answers

Why can a patient who tested positive for Hepatitis B and C not request their blood to be retested?

Due to official results that cannot be disputed Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a Blood Center failing to dispose of contaminated blood units?

10 years of imprisonment for contaminated blood units Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline for phasing out commercial Blood Banks according to important provisions mentioned in the text?

2 years after implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of a patient who tested positive for HIV based on RA 11166?

They can request a sample retest under the HIV Law Signup and view all the answers