Qualification in Donor Phlebotomy, QDP(ASCP) Exam Prep
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The QDP(ASCP) exam has 50 questions and runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Question 1

The basilic vein is generally the last choice for donor venipuncture PRIMARILY because it:

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Correct answer: D - Lies close to the brachial artery and median nerve

Question 2

The PRIMARY purpose of the diversion pouch on a whole blood collection set is to:

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Correct answer: B - Reduce bacterial contamination of the collected unit

Question 3

A male donor presenting for allogeneic whole blood donation has a fingerstick hemoglobin of 12.7 g/dL. All other findings are acceptable. The correct action is to:

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Correct answer: D - Defer the donor from allogeneic whole blood donation

Question 4

Which finding is MOST characteristic of a vasovagal donor reaction, as distinguished from hypovolemic shock?

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Correct answer: A - Hypotension accompanied by bradycardia

Question 5

A 52-year-old repeat donor reports having lived in the United Kingdom from 1984 to 1991. Based on current FDA recommendations, this donor should be:

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Correct answer: C - Accepted, provided all other criteria are met

Question 6

Platelets prepared from whole blood must be stored at:

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Correct answer: C - 20-24°C with continuous agitation

Question 7

A donor discloses that he takes an oral medication to prevent HIV infection and that his last dose was two months ago. The correct action is to:

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Correct answer: A - Defer the donor for 3 months from the last dose

Question 8

Twenty minutes into a plateletpheresis procedure, a donor reports tingling around the mouth and a metallic taste. The MOST appropriate initial action is to:

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Correct answer: B - Slow the rate of blood return to the donor

Question 9

A donor reports receiving a red blood cell transfusion following a motor vehicle accident. Under current FDA recommendations, the deferral period from the date of transfusion is:

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Correct answer: A - 3 months

Question 10

After completing the aseptic scrub of the venipuncture site, a phlebotomist palpates the vein once more to confirm its position. The correct action is to:

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Correct answer: C - Repeat the full aseptic scrub of the site

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