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Phlebotomy Flashcards · 100 cards

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Which of the following represents acceptable patient identifiers for positively identifying a patient before a blood draw?

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Answer
A.Hair color and approximate age
B.Full name and date of birth
C.Room number and bed number
D.Physician's name only
Full name and date of birth (or another unique identifier like a medical record number) are standard, reliable patient identifiers; room/bed numbers can change, physical descriptions are unreliable, and the physician's name does not identify the patient.