Question

which of the following identifiers can be used to identify a patient? select all that apply.
choose the correct answer(s) and select submit.
name on a wristband
room number
physical location
date of birth

Explanation:

Identify acceptable patient identifiers

According to Joint Commission and standard healthcare safety guidelines, acceptable patient identifiers must be specific to the individual patient (e.g., name, date of birth, medical record number).

Evaluate non-acceptable identifiers

Temporary or environmental factors such as room number or physical location are explicitly prohibited as identifiers because patients can be moved, leading to serious identification errors.

Answer:

• Name on a wristband (Correct answer)
• Room number
• Physical location
• Date of birth (Correct answer)