Medical Abbreviations
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This quiz focuses on medical terminology, specifically medical abbreviations used in healthcare settings. The content is appropriate for grades 10-12 students enrolled in health sciences, medical terminology, or career and technical education programs preparing for healthcare careers. Students need to master essential medical abbreviations including dosage instructions (bid, tid, po, qhs), patient care directives (CBR, NPO, HOB), documentation standards (NKA, WNL), and priority indicators (STAT, ASAP). The questions require students to demonstrate both recognition and application skills, moving beyond simple memorization to practical scenarios where they must interpret abbreviations within clinical contexts. Success on this assessment demands thorough understanding of Latin-based medical terminology, knowledge of healthcare documentation practices, and the ability to apply abbreviations correctly in realistic patient care situations. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying medical terminology and health sciences at the high school level. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a review tool before certification exams, homework reinforcement after introducing new abbreviation sets, or formative assessment to gauge student readiness for clinical experiences. Teachers can utilize this quiz during warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge, as guided practice during direct instruction, or as preparation for more advanced medical coursework. The practical, scenario-based questions help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for healthcare careers while building confidence with standard medical terminology. This assessment aligns with Career and Technical Education standards for Health Science Education and supports Common Core literacy standards in technical subjects, particularly those emphasizing domain-specific vocabulary and precise communication in professional contexts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the medical abbreviation for twice a day?
bid
tid
tad
q2h
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the medical abbreviation ad lib mean?
As desired
As necessary
As needed
As soon as possible
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the abbreviation CBR stand for?
Cardiac basic rhythm
Complete Bed Rest
Controlled brachial rate
Cystic bypass route
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the abbreviation tid stand for?
Every 8 hours
Third in duty
Three times a day
Twice in one day
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A medical assistant asks a patient, "are you allergic to anything?" The patient says "No." What should the assistant write on the history form beside "Allergies?"
NPO
OOB
NA
NKA
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If a physician orders a pain medication po, the patient will
Get medicated at bedtime
Get medicated in the morning
Receive a pill for pain
Receive an injection for pain
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which abbreviation refers to an item that can be purchased without a prescription?
LOC
OOB
OTC
WNL
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