Medical Abbreviations and Terms Quiz

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What does the abbreviation 'R' stand for?

Respiration

Rectal

Both respiration or rectal (correct)

None of the above

What does the abbreviation 'RBC' stand for?

red blood cell

What does 'RN' stand for?

Registered Nurse

What does 'R/O' mean in medical terms?

rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ROM' signify?

range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RUQ' refer to?

right upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' stand for?

Prescription or treatment order from a physician Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 's' signify?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SIDS' stand for?

sudden infant death syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sob' refer to?

short of breath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spec' refer to?

specimen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sp gr' stand for?

specific gravity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ss' mean?

one half Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SSE' refer to?

soap solution enema Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stat' mean?

at once, immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'surg' stand for?

surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TB' refer to?

tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tbsp' stand for?

tablespoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TIA' mean?

transient ischemic attack Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TID/tid' stand for?

three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TPR' refer to?

temperature, pulse, respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tsp' mean?

teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tx' stand for?

treatment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

R: Indicates respiration or rectal.
r: Abbreviation specifically indicating rectal.
(R): Denotes right.
RBC: Stands for red blood cell.

Anatomical Quadrants

RLQ: Refers to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
RUQ: Represents the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Medical Professionals and Practices

RN: Abbreviation for Registered Nurse.
R/O: Means to rule out a condition.
RT: Refers to respiratory therapy.

Diagnostic and Treatment Terms

ROM: Stands for range of motion.
R.R: Represents recovery therapy.
Rx: Indicates a prescription or treatment order from a physician.

Miscellaneous Medical Terms

s: Signifies 'without' in medical notes.
SIDS: An acronym for sudden infant death syndrome.
sob: Indicates shortness of breath.
spec.: Abbreviation for specimen.
sp gr: Stands for specific gravity.

Dose and Frequency Indicators

ss: Represents one half.
SSE: Short for soap solution enema.
stat: Means at once or immediately.
TID/tid: Refers to administering medication three times a day.
TLC: An acronym, context unspecified.

Surgical and Treatment References

surg: Abbreviation for surgery.
T&A: Stands for tonsils and adenoids.
TB: Refers to tuberculosis.
tbsp: Indicates tablespoon.
TIA: Means transient ischemic attack.
TPR: Stands for temperature, pulse, and respiration.
tsp: Abbreviation for teaspoon.
tx: Indicates treatment.

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Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations, anatomical quadrants, and diagnostic terms. This quiz covers various aspects including respiratory terms and practices used by medical professionals. Get ready to enhance your understanding of important medical vocabulary!