Blood Donation Process
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What is the primary purpose of a blood bank department in a hospital?

  • To serve as the screening and release point for donor units and other blood products (correct)
  • To store blood for research purposes
  • To perform therapeutic phlebotomy exclusively
  • To handle autologous transfusions only

    • What is autologous transfusion?

  • A type of blood donation from the patient themselves for use in a future surgery (correct)
  • A type of blood donation for research purposes
  • A type of blood donation from a family member
  • A type of blood donation from an unrelated donor

    • What is the purpose of therapeutic phlebotomy?

  • To collect blood for donation
  • To lower red blood cells or iron levels in patients (correct)
  • To perform transfusions
  • To screen donors

    • What is critical to avoid during blood bank collections?

    <p>Misidentification of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically collected during a blood donation?

    <p>A plain red-top tube and an EDTA tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are regional blood centers important?

    <p>They provide blood and blood products to hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the blood collection process?

    <p>Wash hands and don gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using at least two patient identifiers?

    <p>To ensure the patient's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do blood banks typically handle the collection, processing, and storing of blood?

    <p>In blood banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of labeling specimens in the presence of the patient?

    <p>To ensure the correct labeling of the specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured in a potential donor during the mini physical examination?

    <p>Hemoglobin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum hemoglobin level required for autologous blood donation?

    <p>11 g/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of testing a blood specimen for HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis?

    <p>To detect bloodborne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is autologous blood donation?

    <p>Donating blood for one's own future use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has autologous blood donation become popular?

    <p>Due to increased awareness of bloodborne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a patient to donate blood before a surgical procedure?

    <p>A written order from a provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is autologous blood collected?

    <p>In the same manner as donor blood collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the autologous blood if it is not used during surgery?

    <p>It is transfused back to the patient after surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the medical history questions in the blood donation process?

    <p>To determine the donor's eligibility to donate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame required between the autologous blood donation and the scheduled surgical procedure?

    <p>At least 72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rechecking information by comparing the labels on the tubes with the patient armband or specific blood bank identification band?

    <p>To verify the patient's identity and donated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum weight for a female donor performing apheresis?

    <p>150 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of gravity during blood collection?

    <p>To facilitate blood flow into the collection bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to monitor the patient during and after the blood donation process?

    <p>To prevent injury from complications during the donation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for blood donation in most states?

    <p>17 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing post-venipuncture patient care?

    <p>To prevent injury from complications during the donation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum weight for a male donor performing apheresis?

    <p>130 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of removing blood plasma from whole blood?

    <p>Plasmapheresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure donors are healthy and feeling well?

    <p>To ensure the quality of the donated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time required between blood donations?

    <p>56 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person with a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL can donate blood for autologous use.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A written order from a provider is required for autologous blood donation before a surgical procedure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A blood specimen is tested for HIV and AIDS, but not for hepatitis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autologous blood can be used for any patient in need of a transfusion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A surgical procedure must be scheduled for less than 72 hours after the autologous blood donation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A blood donor must be at least 16 years old in all states.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Donating blood through apheresis has the same requirements as whole blood donation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During blood collection, the blood collection bag must be hung higher than the patient's arm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autologous blood donation is only for surgical procedures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasmapheresis is the removal of red blood cells from whole blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blood donations can be collected for submission to a transplant center.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The blood bank department in a hospital is usually part of the laboratory.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autologous transfusion is when a patient receives blood from a donor.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regional blood centers are responsible for dispensing blood products to patients.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapeutic phlebotomy is the intentional removal of blood to lower white blood cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Donation Process

    • A mini physical examination is performed, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure checks, as well as hemoglobin (or hematocrit) level measurement.
    • Blood specimens are tested for HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis, and if any levels are out of range, the person is not allowed to donate blood.
    • A medical history is taken, including questions about sexual activity, recent out-of-country travel, and use of medications.

    Autologous Blood Donation

    • Autologous refers to self-donation for future use.
    • A written order from a provider and good health are required for autologous donation.
    • Hemoglobin level must be at least 11 g/dL, and the surgical procedure must be scheduled for more than 72 hours after the autologous blood donation.
    • Autologous blood is collected and labeled strictly for the donor's use and may not be used for general blood supply.

    Blood Donations

    • Blood donations are a type of special collection performed by phlebotomists.
    • Blood can be donated for use by hospitals and other facilities.
    • Autologous transfusion allows patients to donate their own blood for future use.
    • Blood banks are responsible for collecting, processing, and storing blood for transfusions and other purposes.

    Blood Bank Operations

    • Blood banks work closely with regional blood centers to provide blood and blood products to hospitals.
    • Blood banks can perform therapeutic phlebotomy to remove blood to lower red blood cells or iron levels.

    Collection Process

    • The collection process involves:
      • Washing hands and donning gloves
      • Properly identifying the patient using at least two identifiers
      • Performing venipuncture and collecting tubes
      • Labeling specimens with specific blood bank labels
      • Rechecking information and comparing labels with patient armband
      • Performing post-venipuncture patient care
      • Delivering specimens and requisition to the blood bank or transfusion service

    Donor Blood Collection

    • Donated blood can be processed into various blood products (red blood cells, plasma, platelets) using apheresis techniques.
    • General requirements for blood donation include:
      • Age at least 17 years old (16 years old in some states with parental permission)
      • Weight at least 110 pounds
      • Donations at least 56 days apart
    • Different requirements apply for apheresis, including age, weight, and height criteria for males and females.

    Blood Donation Process

    • A mini physical examination is performed, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure checks, as well as hemoglobin (or hematocrit) level measurement.
    • Blood specimens are tested for HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis, and if any levels are out of range, the person is not allowed to donate blood.
    • A medical history is taken, including questions about sexual activity, recent out-of-country travel, and use of medications.

    Autologous Blood Donation

    • Autologous refers to self-donation for future use.
    • A written order from a provider and good health are required for autologous donation.
    • Hemoglobin level must be at least 11 g/dL, and the surgical procedure must be scheduled for more than 72 hours after the autologous blood donation.
    • Autologous blood is collected and labeled strictly for the donor's use and may not be used for general blood supply.

    Blood Donations

    • Blood donations are a type of special collection performed by phlebotomists.
    • Blood can be donated for use by hospitals and other facilities.
    • Autologous transfusion allows patients to donate their own blood for future use.
    • Blood banks are responsible for collecting, processing, and storing blood for transfusions and other purposes.

    Blood Bank Operations

    • Blood banks work closely with regional blood centers to provide blood and blood products to hospitals.
    • Blood banks can perform therapeutic phlebotomy to remove blood to lower red blood cells or iron levels.

    Collection Process

    • The collection process involves:
      • Washing hands and donning gloves
      • Properly identifying the patient using at least two identifiers
      • Performing venipuncture and collecting tubes
      • Labeling specimens with specific blood bank labels
      • Rechecking information and comparing labels with patient armband
      • Performing post-venipuncture patient care
      • Delivering specimens and requisition to the blood bank or transfusion service

    Donor Blood Collection

    • Donated blood can be processed into various blood products (red blood cells, plasma, platelets) using apheresis techniques.
    • General requirements for blood donation include:
      • Age at least 17 years old (16 years old in some states with parental permission)
      • Weight at least 110 pounds
      • Donations at least 56 days apart
    • Different requirements apply for apheresis, including age, weight, and height criteria for males and females.

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