WorksheetsMedical Abbreviations and Terms Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the abbreviation "hct" stand for?
Hemoglobin count
Hematocrit
Heart contraction
Hepatic tissue
What is the meaning of "IVP" in medical terminology?
Intravenous pressure
Intravenous pylogram
Internal vein puncture
Invasive vascular procedure
Which abbreviation refers to "level of consciousness"?
LOC
S&S
d/c
HBV
What does "S&S" stand for?
Signs & symptoms
Surgery & sedation
Saline & solution
Sugar & salt
What is the meaning of "d/c" in medical notes?
Discharge
Discontinue
Dose count
Drug control
Which virus is represented by the abbreviation "HBV"?
Human Bacteria Virus
Hepatitis B Virus
Hemoglobin B Virus
Hepatic Blood Virus
What does "BMI" stand for?
Blood Mass Index
Body Mass Index
Basal Metabolic Index
Bone Mineral Index
The prefix "brachi/o" refers to which part of the body?
Leg
Arm
Head
Chest
What does the root "cost/o" refer to?
Heart
Ribs
Liver
Stomach
Which part of the small intestine is indicated by "ile/o"?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
If a patient is diagnosed with AOD, what condition do they have?
Acute Onset Disease
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Adrenal Organ Dysfunction
Arterial Obstruction Disorder
Which term refers to the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest?
BMI
BMR
LOC
IVP
What does the root "orch/o" refer to?
Ovary
Testicle
Kidney
Bladder
What does the prefix "semi-" mean?
Double
Half
Whole
Quarter
A doctor orders to "d/c" a medication. What should the nurse do?
Continue the medication
Discontinue the medication
Increase the dosage
Change the medication
A patient presents with pain in the "cost/o" region. Which area should be examined?
The arms
The ribs
The legs
The abdomen
