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What is the difference between an abbreviation and an acronym?
What is the difference between an abbreviation and an acronym?
- There is no difference between an abbreviation and an acronym
- An abbreviation is a word formed from the initial letters of other words, while an acronym is a shortened form of a word or phrase
- An abbreviation is always longer than an acronym
- An abbreviation is pronounced with each letter separately, while an acronym forms a word (correct)
Why is it important to avoid using trailing zeros after a decimal point in medication dosages?
Why is it important to avoid using trailing zeros after a decimal point in medication dosages?
- To prevent misinterpretation of the dosage (correct)
- To comply with hospital regulations
- To save space on the prescription label
- To make the dosage easier to read
What is required by The Joint Commission regarding medical abbreviations in hospitals?
What is required by The Joint Commission regarding medical abbreviations in hospitals?
- Hospitals are not required to regulate the use of abbreviations
- Hospitals must issue a list of approved abbreviations, excluding prohibited ones (correct)
- Hospitals must prohibit the use of all abbreviations
- Hospitals must use a standardized list of abbreviations provided by The Joint Commission
What is an example of a prohibited abbreviation that could lead to errors?
What is an example of a prohibited abbreviation that could lead to errors?
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What is the purpose of using commonly understood abbreviations and acronyms in patient care?
What is the purpose of using commonly understood abbreviations and acronyms in patient care?
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Study Notes
- Use commonly understood abbreviations and acronyms for faster communication in patient care, but avoid sacrificing accuracy.
- An abbreviation is pronounced with each letter separately, while an acronym forms a word (e.g., EMT vs. USA).
- Medical abbreviations must be consistent with approved lists to prevent errors like ambiguity between "hour of sleep" and "half strength."
- Avoid using trailing zeros after a decimal point in medication dosages to prevent misinterpretation (e.g., use 0.5 instead of 5.0).
- Hospitals must issue a list of approved abbreviations, excluding prohibited ones like certain symbols for micrograms, as required by The Joint Commission.
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