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Nursing Fundamentals Abbreviations And Acronyms

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  • 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. Systemic lupus erythematosus






2. Nothing by mouth






3. Operating room






4. Arteriosclerotic heart disease






5. Basal metabolic rate






6. Acute lymphocytic leukemia






7. Estrogen replacement therapy






8. Diabetes mellitus






9. Specific gravity






10. Food and Drug Administration






11. Date of birth






12. Red blood cells - red blood count






13. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate






14. White blood cell (count)






15. Solution






16. Occupational Safety and Health Administration






17. Human papilloma virus






18. Streptococcus






19. Certified nursing assistant






20. Activities of daily living






21. Director of Nurses






22. Fasting blood sugar






23. Non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug






24. Creatine phosphokinase






25. Open reduction - internal fixation






26. Genitourinary






27. Cancer; calcium






28. Chronic renal failure






29. Low density lipoprotein






30. Mitral valve replacement






31. Chronic airflow limitation






32. Hemoglobin






33. Peripheral vascular disease






34. Left lower quadrant






35. Ambulate - ambulatory






36. Physical therapy






37. Licensed practical nurse






38. Congestive heart failure






39. Postprandial (after meals)






40. Certified registered nurse anesthetist






41. Height






42. American Nurses Credentialing Center






43. Intraocular pressure






44. Postoperative






45. Rapid eye movement






46. Electrolytes






47. Aid to dependent children






48. History






49. Posteranterior






50. Preoperative