you are assigned to do a blood-draw on Sam Johnson in room 222. how do you properly verify the patient as being the correct Sam Johnson?

you are assigned to do a blood-draw on Sam Johnson in room 222. how do you properly verify the patient as being the correct Sam Johnson?



A. ask the patient to state his name and date of birth and match it to the requisition
B. confirm the patients name with the nurse on duty
C. ask the patient, "are you Sam Johnson?" if the patient confirms that the is the identification is considered verified
D. check the identification band to verify it is the correct patient


Answer: A. ask the patient to state his name and date of birth and match it to the requisition


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