5.1.2

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    1. As a patient's blood is sucked away from a surgical site, with what substance is it immediately mixed?
      A. Anticoagulant
      B. Saline wash solution
      C. Volume expander
    2. After collection, patient's blood, mixed with anticoagulant, is passed to a device where it is washed and packed red blood cells are separated from waste products.
      False
      True
    3. What substance is used to wash a patient's blood in cell salvage equipment?
      A. Anticoagulant
      B. Heparin
      C. IV Saline solution
    4. What elements are collected in a waste bag during the washing process?
      A. Platelets, plasma, wash solution
      B. Red blood cells
    5. After collection, a patient's red blood cells may be reinfused immediately or sent to Recovery or the Ward for reinfusion later (within 6 hours of collection).
      False
      True
    6. Blood collected from swabs at the surgical site is always discarded.
      False
      True

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