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bobbie

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A conscious patient does not have an identification armband. The name on the water jug and room number on the door agree with the information on the request. What should the phlebotomist do?
 a. Ask the patient for verbal verification of his or her name.
  b. Draw the patient and take the sample to the lab.
  c. Do not draw the patient until an armband has been applied.
  d. Draw the patient and then ask the nurse to identify the patient.

Question 2

A phlebotomist is requested to draw an unconscious patient. The patient's name and identification number on the armband agree with the information on the request form and computer labels. What else should be done to ensure patient identification?
 a. Attempt to awaken the patient for verbal verification of identity.
  b. Attempt to find the patient's name on some other item in the room.
  c. Nothing else is necessary.
  d. Get verification from a relative or nurse about the patient's identity.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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