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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the initials 'AED' represent in healthcare?

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

    'BKA' is commonly used to refer to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    'Algia' in medical language typically signifies:

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

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

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

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

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

    'Algia' in medical language generally signifies what?

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

    'Auto' in healthcare jargon commonly refers to what?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    'Amt' in healthcare jargon often signifies what?

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

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