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COMMON ABBREVIATIONS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

In your opinion. Why are common abbreviations in medicine important?

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2.

An acronym is..

a)

An abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word in a statement.

b)

An abbreviation formed from the last letter of each word in a sentence.

c)

An abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase.

3.

"Acronyms have become popular for saving time and space in naming objects, organizatios and procedures."


This statement is...

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Using your own words mention: what is the difference between an Abbreviation and an Acronym?

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5.

Vol

Ing

Cal

Ext

Lab


These are...

a)

Abbreviations

b)

Acronyms

6.

FB

EBL

PID

STD

HIV


These are...

a)

Abbreviations

b)

Acronyms

7.

A word part added before a root to modify its meaning is a...

a)

Suffix

b)

Prefix

c)

Combining form

8.

What is a root?

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9.

What ARDS means?

a)

Adult respiratory distress syndrome

b)

All respiratory distress syndrome

c)

Among respiratory distress syndrome

10.

Write the abbreviation of this object.

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