1. Joey is participating in a study abroad program and received the following vaccinations 30 days ago: varicella, typhoid (oral), hepatitis B, and polio (oral).
May Joey donate at this time. If Joey is deferred, state the reason.
2. Kim comes to the donation site and her physical examination reveals the following data:
• Hemoglobin: 13.0 g/dL
• Weight: 121 lb
• Blood pressure: 150/92
• Pulse: 87 beats/minute
• Immunization: Hepatitis B vaccination booster 2 months ago
• Medications: Prescription immunotherapy injection 1 week ago for severe seasonal allergies
May Kim donate at this time. If Kim is deferred, state the reason.
3. Annika recently made a full recovery after infection with the Zika Virus. She stated her symptoms resolved one month ago.
May Annika donate at this time? If Annika is deferred, state the reason.
9. A donor experiences an episode of syncope while donating a unit of blood. How should the blood donor center personnel treat the donor’s condition? When is the donor eligible for future donations?
10. Helen comes to the donation center to donate a unit of blood to be re-infused during a hip replacement in two weeks. Her hemoglobin value is 12.0 g/dL.
a. May Helen provide this unit of blood for her upcoming surgery?
b. If she does not use the unit of blood, may it be converted to allogeneic use? If not, why?
c. What tests must be performed on Helen’s unit of blood for autologous use?