SOP.COL.05.08 Quiz

Which of the following statements regarding positioning for blood donation is TRUE?

Donors cannot donate sitting on the floor
The donor can only donate in left lateral recumbency
The donor can only donate in right lateral recumbency
Sitting and sternal recumbency donation positions may be used for some donors that are too large for the table or, having previously tried, do not settle on the table

Before taking the donation, the phlebotomist should do which of the following? Select all that apply.

Check the weight of the donor and decide what volume of blood to take
Confirm the dog can donate by checking the Donation Day Record has been signed and the donor approved option selected.
Check the Donation Day Record notes box to see if the veterinary surgeon has requested a lower blood volume be drawn
Look back over the Donation Summary Record if this is a repeat donor to see how the donor has performed previously and if there are any special considerations identified by previous teams, such as not to give treats prior to donation or that one jugular is better than the other.
Introduce themselves and the team to the donor owner and answer any questions

Which of the following statements about the scales and weight is FALSE?

The blood scales must be set to zero after the blood collection pack has been placed on top of them
The donation should stop at a weight of 570 grams if a full donation has been requested
The blood scales must be set to zero before the blood collection pack has been placed on top, as the 570 gram weight target includes the weight of the blood pack and the blood

Which of the following statements regarding a second draw is correct?

If a second draw is performed the total weight of the first draw and the blood collection bag added to the second draw and the blood collection bag must not exceed 690 grams.
If the first draw fails to collect a full unit, a second draw cannot be performed
The same blood collection bag can continue to be used for a second draw
If a second draw is performed and is successful, that is counted as two donations

When mixing the blood bag during collection …..

There is no need to mix the bag until there is a good volume of blood in the collection bag
The bag should be mixed every 50 – 100 grams
The blood should be mixed after each 50 grams or after 30 seconds (whichever is sooner) if the flow is slow.
Slower flow and stop start donations should be mixed at the same frequency as regular flow donations

Which of the following statements regarding air in the line (AIL) is FALSE?

The blood collection bag contains a small volume of air which will enter the line if it is not kept away from the entrance to the collection line during stripping
The blue in line clamps are secure and do not open once closed. Therefore once closed there is no way air can enter the line at any time
If the air in the line originated from the blood collection bag and entered the line accidently whilst stripping a microbiology screen does not need to be requested as this air is effectively sterile
If there is air in the line and the air has originated from outside the blood collection system a microbiology screen must be requested as it may result in the contamination of the unit.
Air could enter the collection line before the blood collection begins if the blue in line clamp is left open and the needle cap is removed, during blood collection if the donor moves and the needle exits the skin before the blue in line clamp is closed and following donation if the blue clamp is not closed before the needle is removed from jugular or if the blue in line clamp fails and is accidently released during stripping before the permanent seal has been applied

Regarding donor adverse reactions which of the following statements is FALSE?

Donor adverse reactions no matter how minor should be documented on the Donation Day Record
A Donor Adverse Reaction Form must be completed for any reactions that are graded medium or severe
A Donor Adverse Reaction Form only needs to be completed for severe reactions such as collapse or a jugular laceration
A Donor Adverse Reaction Form must be completed for any mild reactions if it required any treatment such as clipper rash that warranted an application of Aloe Vera or equivalent.
Guidance documents on the grading of Donor Adverse Reactions and completion of the Donor Reaction Form can be found on the session USB

Select all the labelling information that needs to be written legibly and using a sharpie on the unit after it has been stripped and sealed.

The date
The D number (can be added as a sticker instead of writing)
The visit number
The initials of the phlebotomist
The volume of blood collected
The final weight of the bag and blood when the donation ended
The time using 24 hour clock
The draw number which should be written after the D number for example if it is the 6th draw: D12345.6
The jugular used to collect the donation, written as LT for left or RT for right

Select the two FALSE statements below regarding the quarantine of units.

Quarantine is indicated with a red cross on the unit
Units from all first time donors must be quarantined as they will always need to blood typed and have a health screen run
Units must be quarantined if there is an unresolved issue with the donor's health status that needs to be followed up
Units must be quarantined if there is air in the line (except if the air originated from the blood bag)
Only the pre-screen vet can request a unit be quarantined
Units from donors that are having a blood screen must be quarantined until the results have been reported and are normal

With regards to health and safety which of the following statements is TRUE?

It is acceptable to give the benefit of the doubt and attempt donation with a donor that is baring its teeth if the owner says this is a normal behaviour
It is acceptable for one person to lift the donor down from the table if they feel they can manage it
Owners are permitted to help lift their dog on to or off the donation table if they think this will be best for their dog
There is no True answer