Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does BR c BRP stand for?

Bed rest with bathroom privileges (correct)

Before rest

No food restrictions

Breathing rate constant

What does FFL qh mean?

Force fluids every hour

What does VS qid stand for?

Vital signs 4x a day

What is the meaning of NPO?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does STAT mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does VS refer to in a medical context?

Vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What does Rx denote?

Treatment, prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does Prn mean in a medical context?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does HS signify?

Hour of sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does Po mean?

Per os Signup and view all the answers

What does bid stand for?

2x a day Signup and view all the answers

What does tid mean?

3x a day Signup and view all the answers

What does qid represent?

4x a day Signup and view all the answers

What does qd mean?

Every day Signup and view all the answers

What does q2h indicate?

Every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does D/C refer to?

Discontinue, discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does BSC stand for?

Bedside commode Signup and view all the answers

What does CBR mean?

Complete bed rest Signup and view all the answers

What does EKG represent?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR stand for?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does pt mean?

Patient, pint Signup and view all the answers

What does qh signify?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does c mean?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does s mean?

Without Signup and view all the answers

What does a mean?

Before (ante) Signup and view all the answers

What does p mean?

After (post) Signup and view all the answers

What does q mean?

Every Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Their Meanings

BR c BRP: Indicates bed rest with bathroom privileges, allowing limited movement for personal needs.
FFL qh: Refers to forcing fluids every hour, emphasizing hydration at a consistent hourly interval.
VS qid: Represents measuring vital signs four times a day, crucial for monitoring a patient's health status.
NPO: Stands for nothing by mouth (nil per os), indicating that a patient should not eat or drink.
STAT: Urges immediate action or attention, critical in emergency medical situations.
VS: Abbreviation for vital signs, encompassing key health indicators like heart rate and blood pressure.
Rx: Abbreviation for treatment or prescription, commonly used in healthcare for medications and therapies.
Prn: Means as needed, indicating flexibility in taking medication or treatments based on patient condition.
HS: Refers to the hour of sleep, frequently used in prescribing when a patient should take medication at bedtime.
Po: Denotes per os, meaning by mouth, indicating the route of administration for medications.
bid: Stands for twice a day, used in medication schedules for regular dosing.
tid: Indicates three times a day, guiding dosage frequency for medications.
qid: Represents four times a day, often used in treatment plans.
qd: Signifies every day, indicating a daily frequency for medication or treatment.
q2h: Means every two hours, a schedule often used for medications or monitoring.
D/C: Abbreviation for discontinue or discharge, indicating a stop in treatment or a patient's release from care.
BSC: Refers to a bedside commode, a portable toilet for patients with limited mobility.
CBR: Stands for complete bed rest, indicating that a patient must remain in bed without getting up.
EKG: Refers to an electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
DNR: Stands for do not resuscitate, a medical order indicating a patient's wish to forgo CPR or advanced life support.
pt: Abbreviation for patient or pint, context-dependent within medical records.
qh: Means every hour, often used for medication dosing or monitoring intervals.
c: Abbreviation for with, used in various medical instructions.
s: Stands for without, indicating the need for exclusions in medical contexts.
a: Means before (ante), often applied in timing instructions for medications.
p: Stands for after (post), used in procedural guidelines and timing.
q: Means every, commonly used in dosage and administration guidelines.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations and their meanings. This quiz covers essential terms used in healthcare to improve patient communication and understanding. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.