If Not Stored in a Monitored Refrigerator,how Long Can RBC

question 18

Multiple Choice

If not stored in a monitored refrigerator,how long can RBC units remain outside the transfusion service to allow reissue?

• A) 15 minutes
• B) 30 minutes
• C) 45 minutes
• D) 60 minutes

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Definitions:

Bright Light

A high-intensity illumination that can influence biological processes, mood, and circadian rhythms in humans and other organisms.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a sleep stage characterized by vivid dreaming, increased brain activity, and temporary muscle paralysis.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are under conscious control, used in actions such as speaking, walking, and grabbing objects.

SCN

Stands for the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a small region in the brain that regulates the circadian rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles.