BB II Exam 1 Flashcards
Donor Physical Exam: Skin
Free of scars and needle marks
Donor Physical Exam: Eyes
Clear, no pupil dilation, no yellow sclera
Donor Physical Exam: Anemia (H/H) Allogeneic
Female: >12.5 g/dL OR 38%
Male: >13.0 g.dL
Donor Physical Exam: Anemia (H/H) Autologous
> 11.0 g/dL OR >33%
Donor Physical Exam: Temperature
Not to exceed 37.5C (99.5F)
Donor Physical Exam: Blood Pressure
<180/100 mmHg
Donor Physical Exam: Pulse
50-100 BPM
Donor Physical Exam: Weight
> 110 lbs
Donor Physical Exam: Age
> 16 y/o
Blood Collection Requirements
- BP Cuff to 40-60mmHg
- 16 g needle
- cannot exceed 15 minutes for fill time
Allogeneic Donor
Genetical non-related donor
Directed Donor
Family and friends donate for specific recipient.
Used for specific instances such as rare genetic trait.
Lower risk for alloimmunization but higher risk of disease transmission and graft/host disease
Autologous Donor
Self donation
Used in specific circumstances such as a bloody surgery. A direct order from the physician is REQUIRED.
Lower risk of disease transmission, alloimmunization, and transfusion reaction. There is a risk for TACO, bacterial contamination, misidentification, storage lesion, and patient low HGB
What is TACO
Transfusion associated circulatory overload. Too much fluid in the body which overwhelms the heart.
Temporary deferral
Donor is unable to donate for a limited period of time due to current health state or risk for infectious disease (Today - 3 years)
Indefinite deferral
Regulatory agencies have not determined when a deferred donor may be re-entered into the donor pool. This status could change but won’t until the regulation is changed
Permanent deferral
Donor will never be able to donate due to test results or answers to questions on the DHQ
Brachycardia is the primary sign of ___
Vasovagal Reaction
Treatment for a vasovagal reaction
Lean back the chair, elevate legs, and give bag to breathe in, monitor
Treatment for weakness, Sweating, dizziness, pallor, nausea / vomiting, syncope
- Stop phlebotomy
- Elevate legs above head
- Cold compress forehead and neck
- Aromatic spirits
Treatment for hyperventilation
A common reaction to phlebotomy. Lean back the chair, elevate legs, and give bag to breathe in, monitor
Tachycardia is a primary sign of ___
Hypotensive shock. An uncommon reaction to phlebotomy
Treatment for cardiac difficulties
- Ensure airway is adequate
- CPR
- Call 911
Treatment for convulsions
- Call 911
- Prevent donor from falling or injuring self
- Ensure airway is adequate