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