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What does L, lt stand for?

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  • What does lab stand for?

    laboratory

    What does lb. stand for?

    pound

    What does lg stand for?

    <p>large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LOC stand for?

    <p>level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LPN stand for?

    <p>licensed practical nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LTC stand for?

    <p>long-term care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LTCF stand for?

    <p>long-term care facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LVN stand for?

    <p>licensed vocational nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M.D. stand for?

    <p>medical doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MDS stand for?

    <p>minimum data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does meds stand for?

    <p>medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MI stand for?

    <p>myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does min stand for?

    <p>minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mm Hg stand for?

    <p>millimeters of mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mL stand for?

    <p>milliliter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mod stand for?

    <p>moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MRSA stand for?

    <p>methicillin-resistant - staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MSDS stand for?

    <p>material safety data sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NA stand for?

    <p>nursing assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does N/A stand for?

    <p>not applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does N/C stand for?

    <p>no complaints, no call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NG, ng stand for?

    <p>nasogastric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NKA stand for?

    <p>no known allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NPO stand for?

    <p>nothing by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NVD stand for?

    <p>nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NWB stand for?

    <p>non-weight bearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Abbreviations

    • L, lt: Refers to the direction "left."
    • lab: Abbreviation for "laboratory," a place for scientific research and testing.
    • lb: Stands for "pound," a unit of weight.
    • lg: Short for "large," commonly used in sizing or descriptions.

    Patient Care Terms

    • LOC: Indicates "level of consciousness," critical in assessing patient responsiveness.
    • LPN: Stands for "licensed practical nurse," a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care.
    • LTC: Abbreviation for "long-term care," services aimed at individuals who need assistance over an extended period.
    • LTCF: Refers to "long-term care facility," an institution providing residence and care for those needing long-term assistance.
    • LVN: Means "licensed vocational nurse," similar to an LPN, focusing on patient care in various settings.

    Health Metrics and Procedures

    • M.D.: Abbreviation for "medical doctor," a professional who has completed medical education and training.
    • MDS: Stands for "minimum data set," a standardized assessment tool used in long-term care.
    • meds: Common shorthand for "medications," drugs prescribed for health conditions.
    • MI: Abbreviation for "myocardial infarction," commonly known as a heart attack.
    • min: Short for "minute," a unit of time often used in monitoring patient vitals.

    Measurement Units

    • mm Hg: Stands for "millimeters of mercury," a unit for measuring blood pressure.
    • mL: Short for "milliliter," a volume measurement commonly used in medication dosage.
    • mod: Means "moderate," often used to describe the severity or degree of a condition.

    Infection Control and Safety

    • MRSA: Refers to "methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus," a type of bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.
    • MSDS: Stands for "material safety data sheet," providing information about materials used including hazards and safety precautions.

    Miscellaneous Terms

    • NA: Abbreviation for "nursing assistant," a support role in healthcare assisting nurses with patient care.
    • N/A: Stands for "not applicable," used when a term or option does not apply to a specific scenario.
    • N/C: Means "no complaints, no call," indicating no issues reported by the patient or resident.
    • NG, ng: Abbreviation for "nasogastric," relating to a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
    • NKA: Stands for "no known allergies," indicating patients have no allergies documented.
    • NPO: Means "nothing by mouth," a medical instruction for fasting prior to procedures.
    • NVD: Abbreviation for "nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea," symptoms often associated with various health issues.
    • NWB: Stands for "non-weight bearing," a directive often given to patients post-injury or surgery to avoid putting weight on a limb.

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    Test your knowledge of commonly used medical abbreviations with this quiz. Each question presents a term along with its specific definition, helping you familiarize yourself with essential healthcare terminology.

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