Question

What patient information should be confirmed before blood collection? A) Patient's blood type B) Patient's address C) Patient's full name, including middle initial, and hospital ID number (or social security number for outpatients) D) Patient's favorite color

Answer 1

The patient information that should be confirmed before blood collection is:

C) Patient's full name, including middle initial, and hospital ID number (or social security number for outpatients)

Confirming the patient's identity is crucial to ensure that the blood sample is collected from the correct individual and to avoid any mix-ups or errors in the process. The other options mentioned (A, B, and D) are not directly related to patient identification for blood collection and are not typically part of the standard verification process.