Question 1

What one forward-typing reagent can be used to confirm O units collected from another facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-A 
B)  Anti-B 
C)  Anti-A,B 
D)  Anti-H 
A)  Anti-A 
B)  Anti-B 
C)  Anti-A,B 
D)  Anti-H

Question 2

Why can the Rh-hr control be eliminated from donor processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  An Rh-positive unit of blood typed as an Rh-negative would only be transfused to an Rh-positive patient. 
B)  An Rh-negative unit of blood typed as an Rh-positive would only be transfused to an Rh-negative patient. 
C)  An Rh-negative unit of blood typed as an Rh-positive would only be transfused to an Rh-positive patient. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  An Rh-positive unit of blood typed as an Rh-negative would only be transfused to an Rh-positive patient. 
B)  An Rh-negative unit of blood typed as an Rh-positive would only be transfused to an Rh-negative patient. 
C)  An Rh-negative unit of blood typed as an Rh-positive would only be transfused to an Rh-positive patient. 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following options are suitability requirements for product labeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absence of detectable antibodies 
B)  No discrepancies in ABO and Rh testing 
C)  Nonreactive viral marker tests 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Absence of detectable antibodies 
B)  No discrepancies in ABO and Rh testing 
C)  Nonreactive viral marker tests 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

Patient blood management programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are based on patient evidence. 
B)  ensure an increasing demand for blood components. 
C)  prevent the detection and treatment of anemia. 
D)  restrict the use of transfusion triggers. 
A)  are based on patient evidence. 
B)  ensure an increasing demand for blood components. 
C)  prevent the detection and treatment of anemia. 
D)  restrict the use of transfusion triggers.

Question 5

A proper blood bank specimen is good for how many days after it is drawn from a patient that has had a prior transfusion within 90 days?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours 
B)  3 days 
C)  7 days 
D)  14 days 
A)  24 hours 
B)  3 days 
C)  7 days 
D)  14 days

Question 6

What is the main concern for obstetric patients in prenatal testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibody that causes hemolytic transfusion reaction 
B)  Drug-induced antibody 
C)  Antibody that causes hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) 
D)  Autoantibodies 
A)  Antibody that causes hemolytic transfusion reaction 
B)  Drug-induced antibody 
C)  Antibody that causes hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) 
D)  Autoantibodies

Question 7

Why are monoclonal anti-D reagents preferred over the slide test reagents?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain a low protein concentration and are not prone to false-positive reactions. 
B)  They contain a high protein concentration and are not prone to false-negative reactions. 
C)  They contain albumin, which acts as a potentiator. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  They contain a low protein concentration and are not prone to false-positive reactions. 
B)  They contain a high protein concentration and are not prone to false-negative reactions. 
C)  They contain albumin, which acts as a potentiator. 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Which patient is most likely to require irradiated products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient undergoing a bone marrow transplant 
B)  Patient undergoing open heart surgery 
C)  Newborn 
D)  Geriatric patient 
A)  Patient undergoing a bone marrow transplant 
B)  Patient undergoing open heart surgery 
C)  Newborn 
D)  Geriatric patient

Question 9

Which of the following would lead to nonacceptance of a blood bank specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initials of phlebotomist not on specimen 
B)  A patient name spelled incorrectly 
C)  An erroneous Social Security number 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Initials of phlebotomist not on specimen 
B)  A patient name spelled incorrectly 
C)  An erroneous Social Security number 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

It is December 1, 2017, and you irradiate an O-negative packed RBC that you have in inventory, which outdates January 5, 2018. What will the new outdate be for that unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  December 2, 2017 
B)  December 3, 2017 
C)  December 29, 20172 
D)  January 5, 2018 
A)  December 2, 2017 
B)  December 3, 2017 
C)  December 29, 20172 
D)  January 5, 2018

Question 11

All of the following viral tests are required for donor processing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  HBsAg 
B)  CMV 
C)  anti-HIV 
D)  anti-HTLV-I 
A)  HBsAg 
B)  CMV 
C)  anti-HIV 
D)  anti-HTLV-I

Question 12

Which cells are used for a donor's antibody screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Screening cells (2 vials) 
B)  Pooled screening cells (2 donors) 
C)  Screening cells (3 vials) 
D)  Autologous cells 
A)  Screening cells (2 vials) 
B)  Pooled screening cells (2 donors) 
C)  Screening cells (3 vials) 
D)  Autologous cells

Question 13

Which of the following might be used to investigate a cold autoantibody?

Accepted Answer

A)  Titration 
B)  Rabbit erythrocyte stroma 
C)  Elution 
D)  A2 cells 
A)  Titration 
B)  Rabbit erythrocyte stroma 
C)  Elution 
D)  A2 cells

Question 14

In which section of the blood bank laboratory would blood be issued for transfusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Component preparation and storage 
B)  Donor processing 
C)  Main laboratory 
D)  Reference laboratory 
A)  Component preparation and storage 
B)  Donor processing 
C)  Main laboratory 
D)  Reference laboratory

Question 15

Which patient information is NOT acceptable as one of the two identifiers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assigned fictitious name 
B)  Date of birth 
C)  Hair and skin color 
D)  Medical record number 
A)  Assigned fictitious name 
B)  Date of birth 
C)  Hair and skin color 
D)  Medical record number

Exam 11: Pre-Transfusion Testing

What one forward-typing reagent can be used to confirm O units collected from another facility?

Why can the Rh-hr control be eliminated from donor processing?

Which of the following options are suitability requirements for product labeling?

Patient blood management programs:

A proper blood bank specimen is good for how many days after it is drawn from a patient that has had a prior transfusion within 90 days?

What is the main concern for obstetric patients in prenatal testing?

Why are monoclonal anti-D reagents preferred over the slide test reagents?

Which patient is most likely to require irradiated products?

Which of the following would lead to nonacceptance of a blood bank specimen?

It is December 1, 2017, and you irradiate an O-negative packed RBC that you have in inventory, which outdates January 5, 2018. What will the new outdate be for that unit?

All of the following viral tests are required for donor processing except:

Which cells are used for a donor's antibody screen?

Which of the following might be used to investigate a cold autoantibody?

In which section of the blood bank laboratory would blood be issued for transfusion?

Which patient information is NOT acceptable as one of the two identifiers?

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Antiglobulin Test

The Abo Blood Group System

The Rh Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and Common Blood Groups

Uncommon Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Blood Bank Technologies and Automation

Donor Selection

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Component Preparation

Transfusion Therapy

Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion

Apheresis

Cellular Therapy in the Transplant Setting

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

Tissue Banking As Part of the Transfusion Service

The Hla System

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Patient Blood Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Laboratory Information Systems in the Blood Bank

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

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