Compared to the patient identification procedures during venipuncture, what should the phlebotomist do for a fingerstick procedure?
a. use three forms of paper identification
b. confirm the stated name with the requisition
c. match stated name with the requisition and another form of identification
d. match stated name with the requisition and the bed label
C
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medication administration to the children and elderly?
a. Liver and kidney functions in both populations are altered leaving both susceptible to altered medication responses. b. Doses need to be significantly higher in both populations to produce the desired effect due to decreased liver functions. c. Both populations should be treated the same as all patients as the therapeutic index does not change. d. Pediatric patients have well developed livers, while elderly patients suffer from decreased liver function.
Which of the following is the correct manner for making a correction on a patient care report?
A) Get a credible witness to co-sign your patient care report. B) Blacken out the entire error and draw an arrow to the correct information. C) Draw a single line through the error and initial it. D) Use typing correction fluid to cover up the error and write over it.