Patient Identification

Which of the following are the 2 Patient Identifiers that we use in inpatient healthcare settings?

• Patient's full name and Patient's date of birth

• Patient's address and Full name

• Patient's full name and URN

• Patient's social security number and URN Number

Which of the following are the 2 Patient Identifiers that we use in out patient healthcare settings?

• Patient's full name and Patient's date of birth

• Patient's address and Full name

• Patient's full name and URN

• Patient's social security number and URN Number

When do we identify patients?( At least 4 )

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How many types of Patient ID Bands are available?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

There are 3 types of ID bands in UHS

The PATIENT’S ROOM NUMBER OR BED NUMBER OR LOCATION CAN BE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION. (True/False)

........................... shall be fastened to all High Risk Patients.

• The Red ID Band

• The white ID Band

• The Yellow ID Band

• The blue ID Band

The ......................ID Band shall be fastened to all patients with allergies.

How the process of application of ID band differs between newborn and other patients?( write in Brief)

WHAT If the patient arrives in ED without any identification?( briefly explain)

Double check the printed label against the written patient data on the tube with the TL/CN or second staff before placing the label on the tube. True/False