Medical Abbreviations Quiz: PMH to RSD

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What does PMH stand for?

Past Medical History (correct)

Patient Medical History

Prognosis Medical History

Physical Medical History

What is the definition of PNF?

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

What is PNI an abbreviation for?

Peripheral Nerve Injury

What does PNS stand for?

Peripheral Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of POC?

Plan of Care Signup and view all the answers

What does POMR stand for?

Problem-Oriented Medical Record Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pos' refer to?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'post op'?

Postoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does PPS represent?

Prospective Payment System Signup and view all the answers

What does PRE stand for?

Progressive Resistive Exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pre op' mean?

Preoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN stand for?

As Needed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pro' refer to in a medical context?

Pronation Signup and view all the answers

What does PROM stand for?

Passive Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pt' refer to?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of PT?

Physical Therapist; Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does P/T stand for?

Part Time Signup and view all the answers

What does PTA stand for?

Physical Therapist Assistant; Prior to Admission Signup and view all the answers

What does PTSD represent?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of PWB?

Partial Weightbearing Signup and view all the answers

What does qt. stand for?

Quart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R' with a circle around it mean?

Right Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R' stand for in medical terms?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does RA stand for?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does RBC mean?

Red Blood Cell Count Signup and view all the answers

What does 're:' signify?

Regarding Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of rehab?

Rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What does reps mean?

Repetitions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'resp' refer to?

Respiratory; Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does RICE stand for?

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Signup and view all the answers

What does RLQ mean?

Right Lower Quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does RN stand for?

Registered Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does R/O stand for?

Rule Out Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations: PMH through RSD

PMH: Stands for "past medical history," documenting prior health issues and treatments.
PNF: Refers to "proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation," a technique to enhance flexibility and strength.
PNI: Indicates "peripheral nerve injury," damage affecting the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
PNS: Represents the "peripheral nervous system," encompassing all nerves that branch out from the central nervous system.
POC: Denotes "plan of care," a comprehensive outline of the patient's treatment strategy.
POMR: Short for "problem-oriented medical record," a systematic approach to patient documentation focusing on problems.
pos.: Abbreviation for "positive," often describing results or findings.
post op: Refers to "postoperative," the period following a surgical procedure.
PPS: Stands for "Prospective Payment System," a method of reimbursing healthcare providers based on predetermined rates.
PRE: Abbreviation for "progressive resistive exercise," a strength training method that gradually increases resistance.
pre op: Indicates "preoperative," the period leading up to a surgical procedure.
PRN: Means "as needed," specifying that a treatment should be administered only when required.
pro: Represents "pronation," a movement pattern of the foot that involves rolling inward.
PROM: Refers to "passive range of motion," exercises where movements are guided without the patient's effort.
pt.: Abbreviation for "patient," used in clinical contexts.
PT: Stands for "physical therapist" or "physical therapy," professions focused on rehabilitation through movement.
P/T: Indicates "part-time," often used in employment or therapy contexts.
PTA: Refers to "physical therapist assistant" or "prior to admission," noting the role of support personnel or timing concerning patient care.
PTSD: Stands for "post-traumatic stress disorder," a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events.
PWB: Indicates "partial weightbearing," allowing patients to put some weight on an injured or healing limb.
qt.: Abbreviation for "quart," a unit of volume commonly used in medical contexts.
R (with circle): Symbolizes "right," frequently used in anatomy and treatment plans.
R: Represents "respiration," a vital sign and indicator of breathing status.
RA: Stands for "rheumatoid arthritis," a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
RBC: Refers to "red blood cell count," a measure reflecting the number of red cells in the blood.
re:: Abbreviation for "regarding," often used in medical documentation to reference topics or conditions.
rehab: Refers to "rehabilitation," the process of restoring skills and functions following an injury or illness.
reps: Represents "repetitions," a term used in exercise routines indicating the number of times an exercise is performed.
resp: Abbreviation for "respiratory" or "respiration," relating to breathing and lung function.
RICE: Stands for "rest, ice, compression, elevation," a common first-aid protocol for soft tissue injuries.
RLQ: Indicates "right lower quadrant," a section of the abdomen used in clinical assessments.
RN: Stands for "registered nurse," a licensed healthcare professional providing care and support to patients.
R/O: Represents "rule out," a term used in diagnostics to eliminate possible conditions.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical abbreviations ranging from PMH to RSD. This quiz covers various terms used in healthcare documentation and patient care. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field!