Blood Donor Phlebotomy: National Blood Service Act 1994

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What is the main purpose of donor screening?

To determine if the person donating is in good health (correct)

To protect the donor from any damage

To prevent contamination from infected blood donations

To ensure the safety of the blood supply

What type of donation is reserved for a specific patient?

Apheresis Donation

Directed Donation (correct)

Autologous Donation

Whole Blood Allogenic Donation

What is the meaning of the Greek term 'apheresis'?

To take away (correct)

To collect

To donate

To give back

What is the usual duration of an apheresis donation?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Why are patients with cancers permanently deferred from donating blood?

Because they are not in good health Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of autologous blood donation?

To use one's own blood for a scheduled surgical procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of whole blood allogenic donation?

To donate blood for public use Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inadequate donor screening?

Contamination of the blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of indefinite deferral?

To determine when the donor will be qualified Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for conducting donor screening during the blood donation process?

To identify potential health risks and disease factors of the donor Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to minimize trauma during the blood donation process?

To increase donor retention and reduce anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration between donations based on the donor registration form?

12 weeks or 3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the informed consent process during blood donation?

To inform the donor about the potential risks involved in the donation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of performing blood donor phlebotomy?

To ensure the safety of the donors and prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the donor registration form?

To collect information about the donor's health, lifestyle, and disease risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 12-week or 3-month duration between donations?

It is the recommended time for the donor to recover from the donation process Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to ensure that phlebotomists are skilled and qualified?

To ensure the safety of the donors and prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the blood donation process?

To conduct safe collection of donated blood for therapeutic purposes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Donor Phlebotomy RA 7719

The National Blood Service Act of 1994 was implemented to regulate blood donation and prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens from paid donors.
Before the Act, paid donors were accepted, but screening was not regulated, leading to the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

Blood Donations

Blood donations involve the collection, testing, preparation, and storage of blood from volunteer donors.
The main purpose of blood donations is to ensure the donor is in good health and to protect them from any harm.

Types of Blood Donations

Autologous blood donation: a donation for the donor's own use, typically for scheduled surgical procedures, where blood is taken a month before the surgery.
Directed donation: a donation reserved for a specific patient.
Allogenic donation: a donation for the public.
Apheresis donation: a donation where a specific component (e.g., platelets) is taken from the whole blood, and the rest is returned to the donor.

Donor Screening and Deferral

Donor screening is essential for ensuring the safety of the blood supply and preventing infections or contaminations.
Permanent deferral: a donor is forever not allowed to donate due to certain conditions, such as cancer or autoimmune diseases.
Temporary deferral: a donor is disqualified depending on their condition, which may be resolved later.
Indefinite deferral: a donor's eligibility is uncertain, such as those who have had COVID-19 or traveled from China during the pandemic.

Goals of Performing Blood Donor Phlebotomy

Ensure the safety of the donors by minimizing trauma and lessons traumatic experience.
Minimize and prevent contamination of the donated blood from external sources.
Conduct safe collection of donated blood for therapeutic purposes.
Ensure that other personnel are well-trained and qualified to perform the venipuncture procedure.

The Blood Donation Process

Donor screening involves asking about health, lifestyle, and disease risk factors, with details kept confidential.
Donor registration involves completing a form with information, including full name, permanent address, contact information, and date of last donation.
Informed consent is signed, acknowledging the potential risks involved in the donation, including the risk of transfusion transmittable infections (TTI) and adverse effects.

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This quiz covers the basics of blood donation, including the importance of volunteer donors, donor screening, and bloodborne pathogens. Learn about the National Blood Service Act of 1994 and its impact on blood donation. Test your knowledge of blood donor phlebotomy!