CPTC-REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Legal Next of Kin by UAGA Hierarchy
HCP, POA, Spouse, Adult Children, Parents, Adult Siblings, Adult Grandparents, Legal
Guardian, Whomever disposes of the body
1st Person Authorization in DCD
Still requires consent from the family
A ______________ is effective in increasing donation rates from registered and
not registered donors.
Huddle (with the medical team)
Donor Family Bill of Rights allows a family to _________ ___________before and
after the donation process with the donor.
spend time
Why do we give high doses of methylprednisolone to brain dead donors?
It has been shown to improve oxygenation and increased in donor lung recovery.
Why is T3 (Tiiodothyronine) given to brain dead donors?
It has been shown to reverse myocardial dysfunction and improve short-term graft
survival.
What does giving T3 and Vasopressin reduce?
The need for inotropic support and provides satisfactory function in transplanted
kidneys, livers and hearts.
, What is ABO verification?
2 separate blood draws at 2 separate times verified by 2 separate individuals.
ABO Subtyping can only be completed on what type of blood?
Pre-transfusion A or AB
Per OPTN every donor requires what basic lab and radiology tests?
ABG, ABO (subtyping if necessary), CXR, CBC, CMP, U/A, Blood and Urine Cultures
What is required above the OPTN requirements for kidney donors?
HLA
What is required above the OPTN requirements for liver donors within 12 hrs of
making the offer?
ALT/AST, Alk Phos, T-bil, D-bil, INR, PT, PTT
What is required above the OPTN requirements for heart donors?
HLA and ABG with ventilator settings
What is required above the OPTN requirements for lung donors?
ABG with ventilator settings PEEP 5, PO2/FIO2 ratio on 100% within 2 hrs of the offer,
HLA and Sputum gram stain with description of sputum.
What is required above the OPTN requirements for pancreas donors?
HgA1C, Serum Lipase and Serum Amylase
Serological testing is required for?
All potential donors
What medications or interventions are used to maintain adequate blood
pressures and heart rates of donors?
Vasopressors, Levothyroxine (T4), Fluids and Antihypertensives
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Legal Next of Kin by UAGA Hierarchy
HCP, POA, Spouse, Adult Children, Parents, Adult Siblings, Adult Grandparents, Legal
Guardian, Whomever disposes of the body
1st Person Authorization in DCD
Still requires consent from the family
A ______________ is effective in increasing donation rates from registered and
not registered donors.
Huddle (with the medical team)
Donor Family Bill of Rights allows a family to _________ ___________before and
after the donation process with the donor.
spend time
Why do we give high doses of methylprednisolone to brain dead donors?
It has been shown to improve oxygenation and increased in donor lung recovery.
Why is T3 (Tiiodothyronine) given to brain dead donors?
It has been shown to reverse myocardial dysfunction and improve short-term graft
survival.
What does giving T3 and Vasopressin reduce?
The need for inotropic support and provides satisfactory function in transplanted
kidneys, livers and hearts.
, What is ABO verification?
2 separate blood draws at 2 separate times verified by 2 separate individuals.
ABO Subtyping can only be completed on what type of blood?
Pre-transfusion A or AB
Per OPTN every donor requires what basic lab and radiology tests?
ABG, ABO (subtyping if necessary), CXR, CBC, CMP, U/A, Blood and Urine Cultures
What is required above the OPTN requirements for kidney donors?
HLA
What is required above the OPTN requirements for liver donors within 12 hrs of
making the offer?
ALT/AST, Alk Phos, T-bil, D-bil, INR, PT, PTT
What is required above the OPTN requirements for heart donors?
HLA and ABG with ventilator settings
What is required above the OPTN requirements for lung donors?
ABG with ventilator settings PEEP 5, PO2/FIO2 ratio on 100% within 2 hrs of the offer,
HLA and Sputum gram stain with description of sputum.
What is required above the OPTN requirements for pancreas donors?
HgA1C, Serum Lipase and Serum Amylase
Serological testing is required for?
All potential donors
What medications or interventions are used to maintain adequate blood
pressures and heart rates of donors?
Vasopressors, Levothyroxine (T4), Fluids and Antihypertensives
