National Blood Services Act of 1994

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What is the main objective of the National Blood Services Act of 1994?

  • To mandate the commercial sale of blood
  • To establish scientific and professional standards for blood collection
  • To regulate the sale of blood products
  • To promote and encourage voluntary blood donation (correct)

Which policy principle does the Act emphasize regarding blood provision for transfusion?

  • It should be commercially sold as a commodity
  • It should be made available only in public schools
  • It should be distributed based on affordability
  • It should be provided through professional medical service (correct)

What is one of the purposes of the Act regarding voluntary blood donation?

  • To discourage the mobilization of sectors of the community for blood collection
  • To inform the public of the need for voluntary blood donation (correct)
  • To mandate profit-oriented collection of blood
  • To ensure that blood is sold at affordable prices

What does the Act aim to do regarding the formal education system?

<p>To teach the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation in schools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Department of Health according to the Act?

<p>To organize a National Blood Transfusion Service Network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements for blood collection units and blood banks/centers according to the Act?

<p>To operate on a nonprofit basis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act aim to regulate and ensure safety of?

<p>All activities related to the collection, storage, and banking of blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one requirement for upgrading of blood banks/centers according to the Act?

<p>To include preventive services and education to control spread of <em>blood transfusion transmissible diseases</em>. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sector does the Act aim to mobilize for participation in mechanisms for voluntary collection of blood?

<p>All sectors of the community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one objective of the National Blood Services Act regarding supply of blood and blood products?

<p>To provide safe, affordable, and equitable distribution of supply of blood and blood products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a commercial blood bank?

<p>A blood bank that exists for profit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hospital-based blood bank?

<p>Perform compatibility testing of blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a voluntary blood donor?

<p>An individual who donates blood on one's own volition or initiative without monetary compensation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are blood transfusion transmissible diseases?

<p>Diseases transmitted through blood transfusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a walking blood donor?

<p>An individual included in the list of qualified voluntary blood donors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'blood collection unit' refer to?

<p>An institution authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors and collect blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Secretary of Health?

<p>The Secretary of Health or any person delegated the responsibility of carrying out the provisions of this Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a blood bank/center?

<p>Collect and transport blood for transfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'department' refer to?

<p>The Department of Health or any other person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a commercial blood bank?

<p>A profit-driven institution authorized by the Department of Health to recruit and screen donors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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