Donors (general info)

Question 1

Donor Blood pressure (mmHg)

Answer 1

Systolic 90-180 Diastolic 50-100

Question 2

Donor Pulse (bpm)

Answer 2

50-100 bpm

Question 3

Donor Temp

Answer 3

= 37.5 C = 99.5 F

Question 4

Donor hemoglobin minimum (Men)

Answer 4

13 mg/dL

Question 5

Donor Hemoglobin minimum (Women)

Answer 5

12.5 mg/dL

Question 6

Hematocrit minimum (Men)

Answer 6

39%

Question 7

Hematocrit minimum (Women)

Answer 7

38%

Question 8

Definition of Temporary Deferral

Answer 8

Prospective donor is deferred from donation for a specified period of time. Temporarily deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.

Question 9

Definition of Indefinite Deferral

Answer 9

Prospective donor is unable to donate blood for someone else for an unspecified period of time due to current regulatory requirements. Indefinitely deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.

Question 10

Definition of Permanent Deferral

Answer 10

Prospective donor is deferred from donation with no possibility for reentry. Permanently deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.

Question 11

Definition of “Residents”

Answer 11

Residence is defined as a continuous stay of longer than 5 years in a country or countries having any malaria-endemic area.

Question 12

Definition of “Traveler”

Answer 12

Travel to an endemic area (malarial) - Any travel to or through a malaria-endemic area or areas, as identified by CDC. The duration of travel to a malaria-endemic area is defined as more than 24 hours to less than 5 years

Question 13

Defferment for Smallpox Vaccine

Answer 13

14-21 days or until Scab falls off

Question 14

Vacination 2 week Defferals

Answer 14

1. Measles (Rubeola)
2. Mumps
3. Polio (oral)
4. Yellow Fever
5. Typhoid (oral)

Question 15

Vaccinations 4 weeks Defferal

Answer 15

1. Rubella (German Measles)
2. Varicella (chicken pox & shingles)

Question 16

ONE YEAR DEFERRAL PERIOD (PRE-PANDEMIC)

Answer 16

1. Exposure to blood/body fluids via mucous membrane, organ marrow/transplant, accidental needlestick, non dura mater graft/tissue, transfusion
2. Tattoos or piercings performed with non-sterile equipment
3. Sexual contact with anyone in a high-risk group for (HIV) such as MSM or sexual and/or close contact with HBV/HCV individual
4. Syphilis or Gonorrhea (from completion of therapy)
5. Receipt of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
6. Incarceration >72 consecutive hours including juvenile

Question 17

Possible Donor Reactions

Answer 17

1. Hematoma at collection site
2. Vasovagal reaction
3. Fatigue
4. Local Nerve Injury

Question 18

Frequency of Whole Blood Donation

Answer 18

Every 8 weeks

Question 19

Frequency of Double Red Blood Cell Donation

Answer 19

16 weeks

Question 20

Frequency of Infrequent plasmapheresis

Answer 20

4 weeks

Question 21

Frequency of Frequent plasmapheresis, plateletpheresis, leukopheresis (granulocytes)

Answer 21

2 days for single

7 days for double/triple

Question 22

The donor screen is a process governed by:

Answer 22

FDA

AABB

CAP

Question 23

How long after pregnancy can a woman donate

Answer 23

6 weeks

Question 24

What 4 things must the unique ID number be affixed to:

Answer 24

• primary bag
• satellite bags
• sample tubes
• donor registration form