Imprimer Froggy Jumps: Medical Abbreviations ()

1. What are abbreviations?

A

Shortened forms of words or phrases

B

Long and complex medical terms

C

Common medical procedures

2. Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be familiar with medical abbreviations?

A

To make their job easier

B

To confuse patients

C

To provide accurate and efficient care

3. What does AMI stand for?

A

Ambulance

B

Estimated time of arrival

C

Acute myocardial infarction (Heart attack)

4. What does ICU stand for?

A

Intensive care unit

B

Blunt head trauma

C

Not appropriate

5. What does CPR stand for?

A

Road traffic accident

B

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

C

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

6. What does Dx stand for?

A

Dead on arrival

B

Staff nurse

C

Diagnosis

7. What should healthcare professionals do if there is ambiguity in an abbreviation?

A

Ignore it

B

Guess the meaning

C

Clarify the ambiguity