Question 1

How does the doctrine of informed consent protect the donor?

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of informed consent ensures that donors are fully informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure in a way they can understand, allowing them to make an educated decision and ask questions if needed.

Question 2

Blood banks are federally regulated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for the regulation of blood banks in the United States, ensuring the safety and efficacy of blood and blood products.

Question 3

What was the reason for the negligence verdict in the district case Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank v. Denver District Court (1988)?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

In regard to donor histories, the federal government has put an emphasis on in the hope of acquiring more descriptive information from persons who may be infected with HIV.

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Question 5

Which of the following situations is grounds for a plaintiff claim under invasion of privacy?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, and C) are recognized grounds for an invasion of privacy claim.

Question 6

How is battery conceptualized in transfusion medicine?

Accepted Answer

Battery in transfusion medicine refers to the unauthorized or non-consensual touching or use of a needle on a donor, as in choice B where the donor claims never to have agreed to the procedure.

Question 7

What kind of cases stimulated state legislatures to enact protection for blood banks through so-called blood shield statutes?

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Question 8

Many transfusion-transmitted acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (TTAIDS) lawsuits have been dismissed because of:

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Question 9

What is the meaning of tort reform?

Accepted Answer

Tort reform refers to changes in the civil justice system that aim to reduce the ability to file lawsuits or to reduce damages one can receive from such lawsuits, often to protect certain industries or practices from excessive litigation.

Question 10

What body of government is authorized to pass laws?

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Question 11

In the case of Kozup v. Georgetown University Hospital (1987), what were the circumstances surrounding the court's decision to rule in favor of the defendant?

Accepted Answer

The court ruled in favor of the defendant because the parents did not object to the transfusion at the time it was administered, indicating implied consent.

Question 12

What would be the plaintiff's claim for a case involving a donor or defendant who intentionally donated HIV-positive blood for transfusion purposes?

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Question 13

In transfusion services, who is liable for the actions of employees as determined by federal law?

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Question 14

Liability for negligence includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Negligence liability requires that the failure to meet the duty was directly responsible for the harm, not indirectly.

Question 15

A blood bank technologist working in an Army medical center discovers that a colleague from boot camp who donated blood is HIV-positive. While at a nightclub on base, the technologist discloses this information to his sergeant. Within 24 hours the donor's commander confronts the donor with this rumor. By law the donor can file suit against the donor center for .

Accepted Answer

The donor can file a suit for loss of privacy because the technologist disclosed confidential medical information without consent, violating the donor's right to privacy.

Question 16

What is the rationale surrounding the Doctrine of Charitable Immunity?

Accepted Answer

The Doctrine of Charitable Immunity is a legal principle that historically provided nonprofit organizations with immunity from certain types of legal liability, particularly in tort cases, to encourage their charitable activities.

Question 17

All of the following are emerging concerns of transfusion medicine except:

Accepted Answer

Antibody testing procedures are a well-established aspect of transfusion medicine, whereas the other options are emerging concerns.

Question 18

Why are physicians selected as the "respondent superior" in negligent cases?

Accepted Answer

Physicians are often selected as the "respondent superior" in negligent cases because they are the ones who give the orders for medical procedures, such as transfusions, and are therefore held responsible for the actions of their subordinates.

Question 19

What would be the effect of redefining blood banking outside the realm of medical practice in litigation cases?

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Question 20

The is an example of a voluntary standard, as related to transfusion medicine.

Accepted Answer

AABB Standards are voluntary guidelines that provide best practices for blood banks and transfusion services, unlike mandatory regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments or the Code of Federal Regulations.

Quiz 29: Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services