Medical Terminology Abbreviations Quiz
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What does 'AM' stand for in medical terminology?

  • Active Range of Motion (correct)
  • Ambulate; ambulatory
  • Amount unequal
  • Alert, respond to verbal stimuli, respond to painful stimuli, unresponsive

Which condition is commonly abbreviated as 'AIDS'?

  • Arterial Blood Gases
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (correct)
  • Automated External Defibrillator

In medical terminology, what does 'ASAP' indicate?

  • Automated External Defibrillator
  • Arterial Blood Gases
  • Blood culture
  • As soon as possible (correct)

What is the meaning of 'ADL' in the medical field?

<p>Activities of Daily Living (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the initials 'AED' represent in healthcare?

<p>Automated External Defibrillator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'BKA' is commonly used to refer to:

<p>Below Knee Amputation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'anti' typically refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Antibody (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what is the common meaning of the abbreviation 'AKA'?

<p>Also Known As (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical significance of 'AML' when used in healthcare contexts?

<p>Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'amb' is seen in a medical record, what does it most likely relate to?

<p>Ambulate; ambulatory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically indicated by the abbreviation 'ALL' in a medical context?

<p>Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what is usually implied by 'ABG'S'?

<p>Arterial Blood Gases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Arom' typically refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Active Range of Motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the medical field, what is the likely meaning of 'Ad lib'?

<p>Ad libitum (freely available) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'Blcx' is found in a medical context, what is it likely referring to?

<p>Blood culture examination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probable meaning of 'AML' in healthcare jargon?

<p>Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Algia' in medical language typically signifies:

<p>Pain condition or neuralgia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical abbreviation commonly stands for 'Primary Airway, Breathing, Circulation'?

<p>ABC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'as' typically indicate in medical terminology?

<p>Left ear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'ambi' is seen in a medical record, what does it most likely relate to?

<p>Ambulate; ambulatory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Algia' in medical language generally signifies what?

<p>Pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Auto' in healthcare jargon commonly refers to what?

<p>Self (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the medical field, what is the likely interpretation of 'ac'?

<p>Before meals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probable meaning of 'AX' in healthcare jargon?

<p>Abdomen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'auto' is used in healthcare terminology, what is it likely referring to?

<p>Self (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'anti' typically refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Against (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'am' is seen in a medical record, what does it most likely relate to?

<p>Ambulate; ambulatory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically indicated by the abbreviation 'AVPU' in a medical context?

<p>Alert, respond to verbal stimuli, respond to painful stimuli, unresponsive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the medical abbreviation 'abcde' commonly refer to?

<p>Active Range of Motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'abniso' is found in a medical context, what is it likely referring to?

<p>Active Range of Motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what is the likely interpretation of 'adl'?

<p>Ambulate; ambulatory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ambi' typically refer to in healthcare contexts?

<p>Ambulate; ambulatory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When 'ax' is seen in a medical record, what does it most likely relate to?

<p>Alert, respond to verbal stimuli, respond to painful stimuli, unresponsive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Amt' in healthcare jargon often signifies what?

<p>'Amount unequal against' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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