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What does NPO stand for in a medical context?
What does NPO stand for in a medical context?
- Nutrient Providing Oral
- None Pertaining to Oral
- No Problem Oral
- Nothing by Mouth (correct)
Which abbreviation indicates a patient has no known food allergies?
Which abbreviation indicates a patient has no known food allergies?
- NKA (correct)
- NKDA
- N/V
- N/S
In the context of patient observations, what does NICU stand for?
In the context of patient observations, what does NICU stand for?
- Non-invasive Care Unit
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (correct)
- Nutritional Interventions Care Unit
- Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Which value listed seems to indicate a high observation number?
Which value listed seems to indicate a high observation number?
What does the abbreviation N/V signify in a medical assessment?
What does the abbreviation N/V signify in a medical assessment?
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Nausea and Vomiting (N/V)
Nausea and Vomiting (N/V)
A medical condition characterized by feelings of sickness in the stomach and the urge to vomit.
Normal Saline (N/S)
Normal Saline (N/S)
A sterile solution of sodium chloride in water, used intravenously for hydration or other medical purposes.
Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
A medical instruction to refrain from consuming any food or drink.
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Value 18
Value 18
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