Medical Abbreviations Quiz #1

What does the abbreviation "Abd" stand for?

• Abduction

• Abdomen

• Abandon

• Abnormal

What is the meaning of "ABGs"?

• Arterial blood gases

• Airborne gases

• Abnormal blood glucose

• Acute bacterial growth

What does "a.c." mean in medical terms?

• After meals

• Before meals

• Around the clock

• As needed

What is the full form of "ACLS"?

• Advanced cardiac life support

• Acute care life support

• Automated cardiac life system

• Advanced care life system

What does "Ad lib" mean?

• As directed

• As desired

• As diagnosed

• As determined

What is the meaning of "ADHD"?

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

• Acute developmental health disorder

• Advanced developmental hyperactivity disorder

• Attention deficit health disorder

What does "AKA" stand for?

• Above-the-knee amputation

• Acute knee arthritis

• Advanced knee assessment

• Anterior knee amputation

What is the full form of "AMA"?

• Against medical advice

• Advanced medical assessment

• Acute medical alert

• Automated medical advice

What does "ASA" refer to?

• Aspirin

• Acute stress assessment

• Advanced surgical anesthesia

• Automated system analysis

What is the meaning of "ASAP"?

• As soon as possible

• As safe as possible

• As simple as possible

• As secure as possible