Blood Bank Blood Products FINAL TEST
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
| NEWEST VERSION
1. A blood donor shows signs of syncope, or fainting, shortly after donating. What should be
done to treat the patient?
A. Ensure the donor's airway is open
B. Perform chest compressions
C. Ask the donor to cough
D. Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding blood bank adverse event reporting to
the FDA?
A. All patient deaths while being transfused must be reported to the FDA, even when it has
been confirmed that the death was not related to the transfusion.
B. When a transfusion reaction is the result of an error it must be reported to the FDA in
writing.
C. A transfusion-related death must be reported to the FDA within 24 hours of the patient's
death.
,D. The initial notification to the FDA of a transfusion-related death must be made by fax,
telephone, express mail, or electronically as soon as possible after the death is confirmed to be
associated with the transfusion. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
3. What is the minimum acceptable hematocrit value for a female who wants to donate an
autologous unit of blood for an upcoming surgery?
A. 39%
B. 38%
C. 33%
D. 25% ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
4. How can a hematoma from venipuncture be prevented?
A. Apply pressure to venipuncture site immediately after drawing blood
B. Do not allow the needle to fully penetrate the upper wall of the vein
C. Leave on tourniquet until after removing the needle
D. Mix the tubes immediately after blood collection ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
5. Marcus had a transfusion of packed RBC's 8 months ago following a surgery after a car
accident. He is fully recovered and is otherwise healthy. How soon can Marcus donate a unit of
blood?
A. He can never donate a unit of blood.
B. He can donate in 12 months.
C. He can donate in 4 months.
D. He can donate today. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
,6. Can an autologous donor donate blood at 4 PM on Monday if she is having surgery at 10 AM
on Wednesday?
A. No, the minimal allowable time between the last donation and surgery is 72 hours.
B. No, the minimal allowable time between the last donation and surgery is eight weeks.
C. Yes, the patient can donate, but only half a unit.
D. Yes, an autologous donor can donate up to 24 hours prior to surgery. ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A
7. Which of the prospective donors below would be an acceptable blood donor?
Donor number 1:
Blood pressure: 90/55
Pulse: 105
Temperature: 36.4ºC (97.6 ºF)
Donor number 2:
Blood pressure: 200/90
Pulse: 72
Temperature: 37ºC (98.6 ºF)
Donor number 3:
Blood pressure: 110/72
Pulse:66
Temperature: 37.2ºC (99.0 ºF)
, Donor number 4:
Blood pressure: 100/70
Pulse: 98
Temperature: 38.3 (101.0 ºF) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
8. How long after potential donors have been diagnosed with malaria should they be deferred
from doing a blood donation?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
9. What is the deferral period from donating blood for someone who is or has taken Tegison©
for severe psoriasis?
A. Permanent deferral
B. 1 month following last dose
C. 2 weeks
D. No deferral ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
10. What is the appropriate deferral period from donating blood for a 34-year-old female who
miscarried in her first trimester?
A. 8 weeks
B. 6 weeks
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
| NEWEST VERSION
1. A blood donor shows signs of syncope, or fainting, shortly after donating. What should be
done to treat the patient?
A. Ensure the donor's airway is open
B. Perform chest compressions
C. Ask the donor to cough
D. Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding blood bank adverse event reporting to
the FDA?
A. All patient deaths while being transfused must be reported to the FDA, even when it has
been confirmed that the death was not related to the transfusion.
B. When a transfusion reaction is the result of an error it must be reported to the FDA in
writing.
C. A transfusion-related death must be reported to the FDA within 24 hours of the patient's
death.
,D. The initial notification to the FDA of a transfusion-related death must be made by fax,
telephone, express mail, or electronically as soon as possible after the death is confirmed to be
associated with the transfusion. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
3. What is the minimum acceptable hematocrit value for a female who wants to donate an
autologous unit of blood for an upcoming surgery?
A. 39%
B. 38%
C. 33%
D. 25% ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
4. How can a hematoma from venipuncture be prevented?
A. Apply pressure to venipuncture site immediately after drawing blood
B. Do not allow the needle to fully penetrate the upper wall of the vein
C. Leave on tourniquet until after removing the needle
D. Mix the tubes immediately after blood collection ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
5. Marcus had a transfusion of packed RBC's 8 months ago following a surgery after a car
accident. He is fully recovered and is otherwise healthy. How soon can Marcus donate a unit of
blood?
A. He can never donate a unit of blood.
B. He can donate in 12 months.
C. He can donate in 4 months.
D. He can donate today. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
,6. Can an autologous donor donate blood at 4 PM on Monday if she is having surgery at 10 AM
on Wednesday?
A. No, the minimal allowable time between the last donation and surgery is 72 hours.
B. No, the minimal allowable time between the last donation and surgery is eight weeks.
C. Yes, the patient can donate, but only half a unit.
D. Yes, an autologous donor can donate up to 24 hours prior to surgery. ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A
7. Which of the prospective donors below would be an acceptable blood donor?
Donor number 1:
Blood pressure: 90/55
Pulse: 105
Temperature: 36.4ºC (97.6 ºF)
Donor number 2:
Blood pressure: 200/90
Pulse: 72
Temperature: 37ºC (98.6 ºF)
Donor number 3:
Blood pressure: 110/72
Pulse:66
Temperature: 37.2ºC (99.0 ºF)
, Donor number 4:
Blood pressure: 100/70
Pulse: 98
Temperature: 38.3 (101.0 ºF) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
8. How long after potential donors have been diagnosed with malaria should they be deferred
from doing a blood donation?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
9. What is the deferral period from donating blood for someone who is or has taken Tegison©
for severe psoriasis?
A. Permanent deferral
B. 1 month following last dose
C. 2 weeks
D. No deferral ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
10. What is the appropriate deferral period from donating blood for a 34-year-old female who
miscarried in her first trimester?
A. 8 weeks
B. 6 weeks
