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What is the primary purpose of a blood bank department in a hospital?
What is autologous transfusion?
What is the purpose of therapeutic phlebotomy?
What is critical to avoid during blood bank collections?
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What is typically collected during a blood donation?
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Why are regional blood centers important?
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What is the first step in the blood collection process?
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What is the purpose of using at least two patient identifiers?
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Where do blood banks typically handle the collection, processing, and storing of blood?
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What is the purpose of labeling specimens in the presence of the patient?
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What is measured in a potential donor during the mini physical examination?
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What is the minimum hemoglobin level required for autologous blood donation?
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What is the purpose of testing a blood specimen for HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis?
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What is autologous blood donation?
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Why has autologous blood donation become popular?
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What is required for a patient to donate blood before a surgical procedure?
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How is autologous blood collected?
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What happens to the autologous blood if it is not used during surgery?
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What is the purpose of the medical history questions in the blood donation process?
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What is the time frame required between the autologous blood donation and the scheduled surgical procedure?
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What is the purpose of rechecking information by comparing the labels on the tubes with the patient armband or specific blood bank identification band?
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What is the recommended minimum weight for a female donor performing apheresis?
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What is the primary purpose of gravity during blood collection?
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Why is it important to monitor the patient during and after the blood donation process?
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What is the minimum age requirement for blood donation in most states?
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What is the purpose of performing post-venipuncture patient care?
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What is the recommended minimum weight for a male donor performing apheresis?
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What is the process of removing blood plasma from whole blood?
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Why is it important to ensure donors are healthy and feeling well?
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What is the minimum time required between blood donations?
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A person with a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL can donate blood for autologous use.
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A written order from a provider is required for autologous blood donation before a surgical procedure.
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A blood specimen is tested for HIV and AIDS, but not for hepatitis.
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Autologous blood can be used for any patient in need of a transfusion.
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A surgical procedure must be scheduled for less than 72 hours after the autologous blood donation.
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A blood donor must be at least 16 years old in all states.
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Donating blood through apheresis has the same requirements as whole blood donation.
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During blood collection, the blood collection bag must be hung higher than the patient's arm.
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Autologous blood donation is only for surgical procedures.
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Plasmapheresis is the removal of red blood cells from whole blood.
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Blood donations can be collected for submission to a transplant center.
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The blood bank department in a hospital is usually part of the laboratory.
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Autologous transfusion is when a patient receives blood from a donor.
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Regional blood centers are responsible for dispensing blood products to patients.
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Therapeutic phlebotomy is the intentional removal of blood to lower white blood cells.
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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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This quiz covers the process of blood donation, including the physical examination, medical history, and testing for infectious diseases.
