A Unit of Red Blood Cells Has an Expiration Date

question 50

Multiple Choice

A unit of red blood cells has an expiration date of 11/15/12. A patient currently on a fludarabine regimen requires irradiated packed red blood cells. The unit is irradiated for this patient on 11/02/12. What is the correct expiration date postirradiation?

• A) 11/15/12
• B) 11/30/12
• C) 11/28/12
• D) 11/02/12

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Definitions:

Maslow's Need Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization, in ascending order of importance.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Maslow's Ideas

A psychological theory proposing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Predictable Hierarchy

A clearly defined structure in an organization or system where positions and roles are ranked according to levels of authority and responsibility in a predictable manner.