To Make Sure You Identify the Patient Correctly Prior to Blood

question 74

Multiple Choice

To make sure you identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

• A) call the patient by name
• B) Ask the patient what labs she will be having done
• C) ask the patient to tell you her name
• D) ask the patient to state her home address
• E) verify the patient's name with the doctor

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process in which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical procedure, after understanding the benefits, risks, alternatives, and potential consequences.

Anticoagulant

Medications used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in the blood vessels, often used to treat or reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Vitamin E

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin important for maintaining healthy skin and a strong immune system.

Risk for Bleeding

Risk for bleeding denotes a clinical judgment that an individual is at an increased risk of bleeding due to various factors or conditions.