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Nursing Fundamentals Abbreviations And Acronyms

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Arteriovenous malformation






2. Open reduction - internal fixation






3. Coronary artery bypass graft






4. Upper respiratory infection






5. Hemoglobin






6. Right lower quadrant






7. Diabetes mellitus






8. Neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)






9. Diagnosis related groups






10. Premature arterial contraction






11. Pulmonary function test






12. Lumbar puncture






13. Registered nurse






14. Arterial blood gases






15. Patient






16. Albumin - globulin ratio






17. Ointment






18. Physical exam






19. Basal metabolic rate






20. Random blood sugar






21. Deep vein thrombosis






22. Certified registered nurse anesthetist






23. Intra - aortic balloon pump






24. Coronary care unit






25. Emergency room






26. With






27. Prescription






28. Without






29. Total hip arthroplasty






30. Incision and drainage






31. Drug Enforcement Administration number






32. Cardiac output






33. Chloride






34. Central venous pressure






35. Electrolytes






36. Mitral valve prolapse






37. Gastrointestinal






38. Obstetrics






39. Ambulate - ambulatory






40. Transabdominal hysterectomy






41. Gynecology






42. Fracture






43. Patient controlled analgesia






44. Pupils equal - round - reactive to light and accommodation






45. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor






46. Eye - ear - nose - and throat






47. Electroshock therapy






48. Sinoartrial






49. Height






50. Health maintenance organization