Medical Abbreviations #1 SY 23-24 Practice

What does the abbreviation 'ADLs' stand for?

• activities of daily living

• against medical advice

• ambulate, ambulatory

• afternoon

What does the abbreviation 'CPR' stand for?

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• certified nursing assistant

• continuing education unit

• complains of

What does the abbreviation 'ER' stand for?

• emergency room

• electronic health record

• emergency medical services

• evening

What does the abbreviation 'HIPAA' stand for?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• hyper

• hypo

• home

What does the abbreviation 'RN' stand for?

• registered nurse

• respiratory therapist

• radiology technician

• rehabilitation nurse

What does the abbreviation 'LPN' stand for?

• licensed practical nurse

• laboratory technician

• long-term care nurse

• legal nurse consultant

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