Patient Identification Chapter 6 Quiz

Documentation of tests ordered, entered in HIS or LIS, with a computer-provided accession number.

<p>Patient's name, date of birth, MRN, ordering physician's name, type of test, test status, date and time to be performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smile, behave professionally, identify yourself, and reduce anxiety in outpatient settings by knocking and waiting for a response in inpatient settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Talk directly to the child, never lie, and keep them distracted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Awaken gently, try not to startle them, talk softly, and inform them before turning on the lights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A set of written rules or guidelines that determine right from wrong and varies by individual and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respondent superior, assault, battery, negligence/malpractice, duty, derelict, direct cause, damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Follow guidelines that include caring, communication, and competence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients have the right to refuse care, be treated with respect, have confidential records, be informed about treatments, and access their medical records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explaining the procedure, interpreting if necessary, gaining attention of distracted patients, and informing when a patient refuses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asking, comparing, and validating the patient's identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Checking ID band, comparing with requisition, and asking for nurse verification if the patient is sedated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asking the patient's name, requesting formal ID, verifying information on requisition forms with at least two unique items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Label specimens immediately after collection, before leaving the patient, and apply the label properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's name, date of birth, unique patient identifier, collection time and date, collector's identification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Altitude, geographical location, temperature, hydration, posture, exercise, and stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timing of specimen collection, patient basal state, fasting for at least 12 hours, and diurnal variation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food, liquids, smoking, and special diets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, they can cause abnormal color in blood or urine and alter chemical levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prompt transportation is required for STAT tests and those needing quick processing; may require medical courier service for off-site transfers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Record identification and update lab records regarding quality, test collections, and completion times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting patient privacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Close patients' room doors, do not talk about patients in public, turn computer screens away from public view, log off computers when finished, close medical records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) encourages EHRs and establishes standards for use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laboratory tests ordered by licensed healthcare practitioners must include detailed patient and test information, with a focus on professional communication and ethical standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers