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CNA Abbreviations

Authored by Frances Nzioki

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10th Grade - University

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CNA Abbreviations
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This quiz comprehensively covers essential medical abbreviations that Certified Nursing Assistants must master in their professional practice. The content spans multiple categories of healthcare terminology including medication timing (BID, TID, QID), meal-related instructions (AC, PC, NPO), vital signs and measurements (VS, TPR, I&O), therapeutic services (PT, OT, AROM, PROM), anatomical and diagnostic terms (GI, GU, CVA, CHF), and fundamental patient care concepts (ADL, PRN, amb). Students need strong memorization skills and the ability to distinguish between similar-looking abbreviations, as many of these terms are critical for patient safety and proper care documentation. The complexity and specialized nature of this medical terminology places it at the high school to post-secondary level, specifically grades 10-12 and beyond, as students would typically encounter this material during CNA certification programs or healthcare career preparation courses. Created by Frances Nzioki, an Other subject teacher in US who teaches grade 10 and University level. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for students preparing for CNA certification examinations and healthcare professionals who need to refresh their knowledge of standard medical abbreviations. Teachers can effectively use this resource for formative assessment to gauge student readiness before clinical rotations, as a review activity prior to certification testing, or as homework to reinforce classroom instruction on medical terminology. The quiz format allows for quick identification of knowledge gaps in abbreviation recognition, which is crucial since misunderstanding medical abbreviations can lead to serious patient care errors. This assessment aligns with healthcare education standards that emphasize patient safety, effective communication, and professional competency in medical terminology usage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Twice Daily

BID
QID
TID
QD

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Three times Daily

BID
TID
QID
AC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Four times daily

BID
TID
QID
pc

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

AC means

before meals
after meals
wheelchair

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Meaning after meals

pc
ac
tid
wc

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Meaning Physical Therapy

SOB

PT

OT

TPR

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

AROM means

active range of motion
active rate of moving
against rate of malnutrition
all for range of mentality

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