A unit of pRBC is split into 2 aliquots under closed sterile conditions at 8 am. The expiration time for each
aliquot is now:
a) 4 pm on the same day
b) 8 pm on the same day
c) 8 am the next morning
d) the original date of the unsplit unit - ANSWER d) the original date of the unsplit unit
-because sterile docking devices does not affect the expiration date
A unit of pRBC expiring in 35 days is split into 5 small aliquots using a sterile pediatric quad set and a
sterile connecting device. Each aliquot must be labeled as expiring in:
, a) 6 hours
b) 12 hours
c) 5 days
d) 35 days - ANSWER d) 35 days
When platelets are stored on a rotator set on an open bench top, the ambient air temperature must be
recorded:
a) once a day
b) twice a day
c) every 4 hours
d) every hour - ANSWER c) every 4 hours
Which of the following is the correct storage temperature for the component listed?
a) Cryoprecipitate AHF, 4 degree C
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma, -20 degree C
c) Red Blood Cells, Frozen, -40 degree C
d) Platelets, 37 degree C - ANSWER b) Fresh Frozen Plasma, -20 degree C
-Cryo= -18 degree C or lower
-FFP= -18 degree C of lower for 12 months
-RBC, frozen= -65 degree C or lower
-Platelets= -22 degree C, room temp
A unit of red blood cells is issued at 9AM. At 9:10AM the unit is returned to the Blood Bank. The
container has not been entered, but the unit has not been refrigerated during this time span. The best
course of action for the technologist to do is:
a) culture the unit for bacterial contamination
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