Week 3 Med Term Practice Quiz

What does the abbreviation "ASAP" stand for?

• As soon as practical

• As soon as possible

• As soon as preferred

• As soon as planned

What medical condition is represented by the abbreviation "ASHD"?

• Acute sinus headache disorder

• Arteriosclerotic heart disease

• Anterior shoulder dislocation

• Aortic stenosis heart disease

The abbreviation "AV" can stand for which of the following?

• Aortic valve

• Arteriovenous, atrioventricular

• Anterior ventricle

• Arterial vein

What does "Ax" refer to in medical terminology?

• Axial skeleton

• Axilla, axillary, armpit

• Axon

• Axial rotation

In medical terms, what does "B&B" stand for?

• Bed and Breakfast

• Blood and Brain

• Bowel and Bladder

• Bone and Bone

What does "BBS" refer to in a medical context?

• Bilateral Breath sounds

• Blood Brain Supply

• Bone and Bone Structure

• Bilateral Bone sounds

How often does "bid" indicate a medication should be taken?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

What does "bil" mean in medical terminology?

• Bilateral

• Bile

• Biological

• Bilirubin

In a medical context, what does "BM" stand for?

• Body mass

• Bowel movement, bone marrow

• Blood mass

• Bone mass

What does "BMI" stand for in health and fitness?

• Body mass index

• Bone mass index

• Blood mass index

• Biological mass index