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WorksheetsMedical Abbreviations and Symbols Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
During a routine eye exam, Bellamy's doctor writes a note using a medical abbreviation that means both eyes. Which of the following abbreviations did the doctor most likely use?
O.U.
b.o.e.
E
O.P.
During a medical check-up, Sansa notices several symbols on her blood pressure report. Which of the following is the medical symbol for diastolic blood pressure?
±
Ð
∧
ᵇ
Which of the following is the medical symbol for change?
●
Ř
Δ
Ʒ
Arya is reviewing a prescription that instructs her to take her medication three times daily. Which of the following medical abbreviations would she most likely see on her prescription?
3+
t.i.d.
B&D
t.r.i.
Cersei is learning medical abbreviations and comes across a symbol that means "with." Which of the following is the medical symbol for with?
c̄
p̄
s̄
q̄
Acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols should only be understood by doctors.
True
False
Darius received an MRI on his right shoulder since he has been having sharp pains and has a limited range of motion. He is viewing the radiological reports with the medical professional. Which of the following describes what could be included within his report?
1+ bacteria
A SLAP lesion not identified
BP continues to elevate
+ for Alzheimer’s disease
Incorrect use of acronyms, abbreviations and symbols are developed by __________ and __________.
Doctors; patients
Patients; family members
The Joint Commission; industry professionals
Medical sales associates; doctors
The use of a slash mark can be mistaken for the number one.
True
False
__________ are terms named after an individual which first discovered the disease, syndrome, diagnosis, surgical procedure or surgical instrument.
Directionals
Abbreviations
Medical eponyms
Qualitative eponyms
Clark is reviewing a patient's medication order and sees the abbreviation for a route of administration. She wants to make sure she doesn't confuse it with "subcutaneous." Which abbreviation could be confused with "subcutaneous"?
SL
SQ
IM
IV
Elena visits the clinic and the doctor prescribes an injection to be given IM. What does the medical abbreviation IM stand for?
Intramuscular
Intramedullary
Intramural
Intravenous
Which symbol can be mistaken as the number four?
@
#
+
&
Which of the following are common eponyms?
Wilms
Lyme
Grave’s disease
All of the answers are correct
Bell’s palsy was named after which of the following?
Gerald Russell
Alois Alzheimer
Sir Charles Bell
Max Wilms
Hodgkin Disease is named after John Homans. True or False?
True
False
Lyme is named after which location?
Lyme, Connecticut
Lyme, New York
Lyme, Massachusetts
Lyme, New Jersey
Theon is studying sports medicine and comes across a surgical procedure called Tommy John’s Surgery. He wonders, Tommy John’s Surgery is named after whom?
Tommy Lee
Tommy John
Tommy Smith
Tommy Brown
Which statement is correct regarding the abbreviation QOD in medical prescriptions?
It is recommended for use to avoid confusion
It can be misinterpreted and is on the “Do Not Use List”
It means to take medication every day
It is preferred over writing “every other day”
