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What level of hematocrit is required for therapeutic phlebotomy?
What level of hematocrit is required for therapeutic phlebotomy?
- 45% and above
- 35% and above
- 50% and above
- 40% and above (correct)
What is the purpose of a Western Blot confirmatory test?
What is the purpose of a Western Blot confirmatory test?
- To detect Anti-HBc
- To confirm presence of antibodies (correct)
- To screen for HBsAg
- To test for NAT
Why are platelets at a higher risk of bacterial contamination?
Why are platelets at a higher risk of bacterial contamination?
- Because they are stored for too long
- Because they are derived from normal skin flora (correct)
- Because they are stored at room temperature
- Because they are not sterilely processed
What is the purpose of an antibody screen in donor blood testing?
What is the purpose of an antibody screen in donor blood testing?
What is the goal of quarantine and recipient tracing (look-back) in blood donation?
What is the goal of quarantine and recipient tracing (look-back) in blood donation?
What is the primary reason for performing antibody screening in patients?
What is the primary reason for performing antibody screening in patients?
What is the primary reason for ensuring a control is negative in Rh typing?
What is the primary reason for ensuring a control is negative in Rh typing?
What is the definition of a Massive Transfusion?
What is the definition of a Massive Transfusion?
What is the primary consideration when transfusing blood to a patient with a weak-D antigen?
What is the primary consideration when transfusing blood to a patient with a weak-D antigen?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What should be given in an emergency situation when there is no time to perform antibody screening?
What should be given in an emergency situation when there is no time to perform antibody screening?
What is the appropriate course of action when an ABO discrepancy cannot be resolved immediately and immediate transfusion is required?
What is the appropriate course of action when an ABO discrepancy cannot be resolved immediately and immediate transfusion is required?
What is the purpose of Antibody Screening in blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of Antibody Screening in blood transfusion?
What should be done if a patient is known to have a clinically significant unexpected antibody?
What should be done if a patient is known to have a clinically significant unexpected antibody?
What is the significance of a negative control in Rh typing?
What is the significance of a negative control in Rh typing?
What is the primary purpose of the antiglobulin phase in crossmatching?
What is the primary purpose of the antiglobulin phase in crossmatching?
What is the minimum number of phases required to be considered a complete crossmatch if antibodies are detected in the antibody screen?
What is the minimum number of phases required to be considered a complete crossmatch if antibodies are detected in the antibody screen?
What is the purpose of collecting samples for donor testing at the same time as the full donor unit?
What is the purpose of collecting samples for donor testing at the same time as the full donor unit?
What is the significance of a non-reactive result in crossmatching?
What is the significance of a non-reactive result in crossmatching?
What is the significance of the unique number on the (1) cards, (2) pilot samples, and the (3) collecting bags (4) segments?
What is the significance of the unique number on the (1) cards, (2) pilot samples, and the (3) collecting bags (4) segments?
What percentage of antibodies typically become undetectable after 10 years?
What percentage of antibodies typically become undetectable after 10 years?
Why is ABO/Rh typing considered the most critical pretransfusion serologic test?
Why is ABO/Rh typing considered the most critical pretransfusion serologic test?
What is the primary reason for reviewing a recipient's records before proceeding with transfusion?
What is the primary reason for reviewing a recipient's records before proceeding with transfusion?
What is the percentage of antibodies that reach undetectable levels within one year?
What is the percentage of antibodies that reach undetectable levels within one year?
What is the name of the antibody notorious for causing a delayed type of hemolytic transfusion reaction?
What is the name of the antibody notorious for causing a delayed type of hemolytic transfusion reaction?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the benefit of using Type & Screen instead of crossmatching for surgical procedures?
What is the benefit of using Type & Screen instead of crossmatching for surgical procedures?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What is the primary reason for performing antibody screening in patients?
What is the primary reason for performing antibody screening in patients?
What is the primary purpose of a pretransfusion test?
What is the primary purpose of a pretransfusion test?
What is included in the labeling form for a blood unit?
What is included in the labeling form for a blood unit?
What is the purpose of inspecting the blood unit during the post-analytical phase?
What is the purpose of inspecting the blood unit during the post-analytical phase?
What is the purpose of comparing the requisition form, donor unit tag, and blood product label when issuing blood?
What is the purpose of comparing the requisition form, donor unit tag, and blood product label when issuing blood?
What happens to an unused blood unit?
What happens to an unused blood unit?
What is the primary consideration when releasing a blood unit to a nurse or physician?
What is the primary consideration when releasing a blood unit to a nurse or physician?
What is the purpose of a clinically significant antibody?
What is the purpose of a clinically significant antibody?
What is checked during the post-analytical phase of blood transfusion?
What is checked during the post-analytical phase of blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of the ABO/Rh typing?
What is the purpose of the ABO/Rh typing?
What happens during the complete crossmatching phase?
What happens during the complete crossmatching phase?
What is the purpose of performing an antibody screen and/or identification?
What is the purpose of performing an antibody screen and/or identification?
Why is the minor crossmatch not required?
Why is the minor crossmatch not required?
What is the significance of a non-reactive crossmatch result?
What is the significance of a non-reactive crossmatch result?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the primary benefit of using Type & Screen instead of crossmatching for surgical procedures?
What is the primary benefit of using Type & Screen instead of crossmatching for surgical procedures?
What is the primary purpose of collecting donor cells from segments attached to the unit?
What is the primary purpose of collecting donor cells from segments attached to the unit?
What is the significance of a crossmatch in blood transfusion?
What is the significance of a crossmatch in blood transfusion?
What is the purpose of performing ONLY immediate spin phase if no antibody is detected?
What is the purpose of performing ONLY immediate spin phase if no antibody is detected?
What is the primary consideration when transfusing blood to a patient with a weak-D antigen?
What is the primary consideration when transfusing blood to a patient with a weak-D antigen?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
Why are Pedipacks used in infant transfusions?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of performing an antibody screen in donor blood testing?
What is the purpose of performing an antibody screen in donor blood testing?
What is the significance of using Pedipacks in infant transfusions?
What is the significance of using Pedipacks in infant transfusions?
What is the primary purpose of Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the primary purpose of Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the significance of a universal donor?
What is the significance of a universal donor?
What is the primary purpose of an antibody screen in patients?
What is the primary purpose of an antibody screen in patients?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of using A1 cells and B cells in Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the primary purpose of performing antibody screening in donor blood testing?
What is the primary purpose of performing antibody screening in donor blood testing?
Why is it important to collect samples for donor testing at the same time as the full donor unit?
Why is it important to collect samples for donor testing at the same time as the full donor unit?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What is the significance of Group O individuals being 'Universal Donors'?
What is the purpose of the antiglobulin phase in crossmatching?
What is the purpose of the antiglobulin phase in crossmatching?
What is the primary benefit of using Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the primary benefit of using Autologous Crossmatching?
What is the purpose of using Pedipacks in infant transfusions?
What is the purpose of using Pedipacks in infant transfusions?
What type of blood is released in an emergency situation without crossmatching?
What type of blood is released in an emergency situation without crossmatching?
What may happen to the patient's antibodies after a large volume of plasma and other fluids has been transfused?
What may happen to the patient's antibodies after a large volume of plasma and other fluids has been transfused?
What is the purpose of retaining segments for crossmatching?
What is the purpose of retaining segments for crossmatching?
What is performed on the segments from the released unit in addition to ABO/Rh typing and antibody screening?
What is performed on the segments from the released unit in addition to ABO/Rh typing and antibody screening?
What may be done by the lab as a precaution if more blood is needed?
What may be done by the lab as a precaution if more blood is needed?
Why is it important to document every detail, including names and dates, in the event of an emergency release?
Why is it important to document every detail, including names and dates, in the event of an emergency release?
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