Medical Abbreviations - Departments Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does CCU stand for?

Central Care Unit

Critical Care Unit (correct)

Coronary Care Unit (correct)

Cardiac Care Unit

What does CICU stand for?

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

What does CS refer to in a medical context?

Central Supply or Service

What does ED stand for?

Emergency Department Signup and view all the answers

What does EMS stand for?

Emergency Medical Service Signup and view all the answers

What does ER stand for?

Emergency Room Signup and view all the answers

What does ICCU stand for?

Intensive Coronary Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does L&D refer to?

Labor and Delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is Lab short for?

Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What does LTC stand for?

Long Term Care Signup and view all the answers

What does MICU stand for?

Medical Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does NICU stand for?

Neurological Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does OP refer to?

Out Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does OR stand for?

Operating Room Signup and view all the answers

What does Ortho refer to?

Orthopedic Signup and view all the answers

What does OT stand for?

Occupational Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does Path refer to?

Pathology Signup and view all the answers

What does Peds stand for?

Pediatric Signup and view all the answers

What does Pharm refer to?

Pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What does RR stand for?

Recovery Room Signup and view all the answers

What does RT stand for?

Respiratory Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does Surg refer to?

Surgery, Surgical Signup and view all the answers

What does XR stand for?

X-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations – Departments

CCU stands for Coronary Care Unit, a specialized facility for monitoring heart patients.
CICU refers to Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, focused on patients with severe heart conditions needing intensive monitoring and treatment.
CS denotes Central Supply or Service, responsible for the management of medical supplies and equipment.
ED is the Emergency Department, where acute medical cases are handled, often serving as the first point of care in emergencies.
EMS signifies Emergency Medical Service, providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation.
ER represents the Emergency Room, a critical part of the hospital for immediate treatment of urgent health issues.
ICCU stands for Intensive Coronary Care Unit, designed for patients experiencing life-threatening cardiac issues requiring constant observation.
ICU means Intensive Care Unit, catering to patients with severe or life-threatening conditions needing close monitoring.
L&D refers to Labor and Delivery, the unit for childbirth and immediate postpartum care.
Lab indicates the Laboratory, where medical tests and analyses are performed.
LTC denotes Long Term Care, offering support for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities requiring extended assistance.
MICU stands for Medical Intensive Care Unit, dedicated to patients with complex medical conditions needing intensive care.
NICU is the Neurological Intensive Care Unit, focusing on patients with severe neurological issues.
OP means Outpatient, referring to care provided without overnight hospitalization.
OR is the Operating Room, where surgical procedures are conducted.
Ortho refers to Orthopedic, covering issues related to the musculoskeletal system.
OT indicates Occupational Therapy, a rehabilitation approach helping individuals develop or regain daily living skills.
Path stands for Pathology, the medical specialty examining tissues and fluids to diagnose diseases.
Peds signifies Pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the health of children.
Pharm refers to Pharmacy, responsible for the preparation and dispensation of medications.
RR denotes the Recovery Room, where patients are monitored post-surgery as they regain consciousness from anesthesia.
RT is Respiratory Therapy, involving treatment and management for patients with respiratory issues.
Surg indicates Surgery or Surgical, dealing with operative procedures to treat diseases or injuries.
XR stands for X-ray, a diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize the inside of the body.
PT means Physical Therapy, focusing on the rehabilitation of individuals with physical injuries or disabilities.

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