ASCP ASCP Patient Identification and Specimen Labeling

Question 1

What is the minimum number of patient identifiers required before blood collection according to CLSI standards?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

CLSI standards require at least two patient identifiers before specimen collection to ensure patient safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is an acceptable patient identifier for venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Patient date of birth

Answer

Date of birth is an acceptable identifier; room, bed, and floor numbers are location-based and not acceptable.

Question 3

When collecting from an inpatient, the phlebotomist should compare the requisition with:

Accepted Answer

The patient's armband

Answer

The phlebotomist must compare requisition information with the patient's armband to confirm identity.

Question 4

An unconscious patient without an armband needs blood drawn. What should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

Have a nurse confirm identity and apply an emergency ID band before drawing

Answer

For unidentified or unconscious patients, a nurse must confirm identity and an emergency ID band must be applied before collection.

Question 5

Which method is considered the MOST reliable for identifying outpatients who lack a hospital armband?

Accepted Answer

Government-issued photo ID

Answer

A government-issued photo ID is the most reliable method for identifying outpatients because it provides visual verification.

ASCP Phlebotomy Technician Exam Practice Test