Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does LOC stand for?

Loss of consciousness

What is the meaning of LP?

Lumbar puncture

What does LRE stand for?

Lower right extremity

What is LUE an abbreviation for?

Left upper extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LUQ mean?

Left upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does L1 to L5 refer to?

Lumbar vertebrae or nerves Signup and view all the answers

What does MDS stand for?

Minimum Data Set Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of mg?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does MI refer to?

Mentally ill, myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does min. stand for?

Minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does misc. mean?

Miscellaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does MMT stand for?

Manual muscle test Signup and view all the answers

What does Mod I mean?

Moderate independence Signup and view all the answers

What does mod. mean?

Moderate Signup and view all the answers

What does MS stand for?

Multiple sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does NB mean?

Newborn Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of neg.?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What does neuro refer to?

Neurological Signup and view all the answers

What does N/G stand for?

Nasogastric Signup and view all the answers

What does no. mean?

Number Signup and view all the answers

What does noc mean?

Night Signup and view all the answers

What does NOS stand for?

Not otherwise specified Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations: LOC-NPO

LOC: Refers to loss of consciousness, a critical medical condition.
LP: Stands for lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.
LRE: Represents lower right extremity, commonly used in physical examinations and documentation.
LUE: Denotes left upper extremity, important for identifying injury or neurological impairment.
LUQ: Indicates left upper quadrant, a region of the abdomen often referenced in diagnostic imaging.
L1 to L5: Refers to lumbar vertebrae or nerves, significant in spinal assessments and treatments.
MDS: Abbreviation for Minimum Data Set, a standardized assessment for healthcare facilities.
mg: Stands for milligram, a measurement of mass commonly used in medication dosing.
MI: Can signify mentally ill or myocardial infarction, indicating heart-related conditions.
min.: Abbreviation for minutes, frequently used in clinical settings for timing.
misc.: Short for miscellaneous, used to categorize items that do not fall into specific groups.
MMT: Stands for manual muscle test, used to evaluate muscle strength.
Mod I: Represents moderate independence, indicating a patient’s level of assistance needed.
mod.: Abbreviation for moderate, used to describe the degree of severity or intervention required.
MS: Refers to multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system.
NB: Stands for newborn, typically used in pediatrics.
neg.: Abbreviation for negative, often used to report test results.
neuro: Related to neurological aspects, covering brain and nerve conditions.
N/G: Indicates nasogastric, referring to a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
no.: Abbreviation for number, commonly used in documentation and records.
noc: Stands for night, often used in nursing and shift reports.
NOS: Abbreviation for not otherwise specified, used in coding and classification.
NPO: Means nothing by mouth, a dietary restriction prior to medical procedures or surgeries.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical abbreviations including LOC, LP, and MG. These terms are crucial for understanding medical documentation and communication in healthcare settings. Perfect for students or professionals in the medical field.