AND ANSWERS
Why is a non-medical IV drug use at the time of death a deferral? - Answer- There is a
direct correlation between non-medical IV drug use and exposure to infectious
diseases.
Incarceration more than _________ is considered an automatic deferral. - Answer- 72
hours.
Donation must be deferred if the potential donor was bitten by a potentially rabid animal
within the last ____________ months. - Answer- six months
A potential heart-for-valve donor who has recently traveled to South America shall be
evaluated for: - Answer- Chagas
What is the primary concern surrounding dementia without a known etiology? - Answer-
The potential for undiagnosed CJD
Provides regulatory oversight of tissue banking - Answer- FDA
Donor eligibility criteria shall by established by the: - Answer- The medical director
responsible for the release of tissue for transplant
Heart for valve donors shall be evaluated for risk of - Answer- Chagas DIsease
According to AATB Standards for Tissue Banking, the age limit for a deceased tissue
donor is: - Answer- at the discretion of the tissue bank's medical director.
You have been assigned to complete the heart for valve recovery on a 20 day old
donor. The blood sample for infectious disease testing must be collected from: -
Answer- the donor's mother
The donor risk assessment interview (DRAI) should be completed with the: - Answer-
most knowledgeable person
You are currently completing the DRAI on a potential donor. The historian stated that
the potential donor used heroin four years ago. What must be clarified before moving