How much do you know about blood donor screening and qualifications?

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Donor ___________ is important to ensure the safety of the blood supply.

screening

What is the purpose of donor screening?

To register donor information

To identify the types of blood donors

To determine the maximum amount of blood to be drawn

To ensure the safety of the blood supply (correct)

Screening identifies elements of medical history and ___________ that put a person at risk for disease.

behavior

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood donor?

Mandatory Signup and view all the answers

Types of blood donors include allogeneic, voluntary non-remunerated, family/replacement, paid, autologous, hemapheresis, directed, and ___________-specific.

recipient Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in donor registration?

Name, address, phone number, gender, age, and previous deferrals Signup and view all the answers

Donor registration information includes name, address, phone number, gender, age, and previous ___________.

deferrals Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic qualifications for potential blood donors?

Good health, age 18-65, and weight ≥110 lbs or >50 kg Signup and view all the answers

How is the maximum amount of blood to be drawn calculated?

Based on the donor's height and weight Signup and view all the answers

Basic qualifications for potential donors include good health, age 18-65, and weight ≥110 lbs or >50 ___________.

kg Signup and view all the answers

Maximum amount of blood to be drawn is calculated based on donor's weight and ___________ weight.

ideal Signup and view all the answers

What is one criteria for whole blood donors?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What are the methods of hemoglobin determination?

Copper sulfate density, microhematocrit, and spectrophotometric Signup and view all the answers

Criteria for whole blood donors includes age and ___________ level.

hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Methods of hemoglobin determination include copper sulfate density, microhematocrit, and ___________.

spectrophotometric Signup and view all the answers

What is autologous blood?

Blood drawn from a patient every few days Signup and view all the answers

Autologous blood may be drawn from a patient every few days but not within ___________ of surgery.

hours Signup and view all the answers

What must meet certain criteria for donation?

Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature Signup and view all the answers

Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature must meet certain ___________ for donation.

criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for potential blood donors?

18-65 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood donor is compensated for their donation?

Paid Signup and view all the answers

Donors are not eligible if they have received a ___________ transfusion or have engaged in high-risk behaviors.

blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of screening potential donors?

To identify elements of medical history and behavior that put a person at risk for disease Signup and view all the answers

Donors are advised to drink plenty of fluids and eat a ___________ before and after donation.

meal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Donor screening is important to ensure the safety of the blood supply.
Screening identifies elements of medical history and behavior that put a person at risk for disease.
Types of blood donors include allogeneic, voluntary non-remunerated, family/replacement, paid, autologous, hemapheresis, directed, and recipient-specific.
Donor registration information includes name, address, phone number, gender, age, and previous deferrals.
Basic qualifications for potential donors include good health, age 18-65, and weight ≥110 lbs or >50 kg.
Maximum amount of blood to be drawn is calculated based on donor's weight and ideal weight.
Criteria for whole blood donors includes age and hemoglobin level.
Methods of hemoglobin determination include copper sulfate density, microhematocrit, and spectrophotometric.
Autologous blood may be drawn from a patient every few days but not within hours of surgery.
Blood pressure, pulse, and temperature must meet certain criteria for donation.

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Do you know what it takes to be a blood donor? Test your knowledge with our donor screening quiz! Learn about the different types of blood donors, registration information, basic qualifications, and more. Discover the criteria for whole blood donors and the methods of hemoglobin determination. Find out when autologous blood may be drawn and what criteria your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature must meet for donation. Take this quiz to ensure you understand the importance of donor screening and the safety of the blood supply.