Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for heart attack
MI
What is the white part of the eye?
Sclera
The normal BMI range for adults is:
A. 17 - 24
B. 18 - 25
C. 18.5 - 24.9
D. 19.5 - 25.9
C. 18.5 - 24.9
What is the abbreviation for the exam done on a new born baby?
APGAR
What is the term for low blood oxygen levels?
A Hypopnea
B. Hypopyrexia
C. Hypopia
D. Hypoxemia
D. Hypoxemia
A patient’s respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, and their heart rate is 115 beats per minute. Which of the following terms correctly describes these findings:
A. Bradycardia and bradypnea
B. Normal heart rate and hyperpnea
C. Tachycardia and tachypnea
D. Normal vital signs
C. Tachycardia and tachypnea
Which abbreviation indicates that the patient has no history of allergies to any drug?
NKDA
The strongest bone in body:
A. Tibia
B. Femur
C. Radius
D. Ulna
B. Femur
What vital sign measures the force of blood against artery walls?
Blood pressure
What term describes the normal pupillary response during an eye exam?
PERRLA
What is located in hypogastric region:
A. Lung
B. Appendix
C. Heart
D. Bladder
D. Bladder
A patient presents with shortness of breath and wheezing. The provider places a stethoscope on the patient’s chest to listen for abnormal breath sounds.
Which physical examination technique is being used?
Auscultation
A patient who was prescribed pain medication PRN asks you, “I should take it twice per day, right?” How should you respond?
- Clarify that PRN means “as needed”, not scheduled.
- Document the clarification and patient understanding.
Tenderness in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen may indicate WHAT inflammation?
Appendicitis
The blood pressure monitor shows abnormally low readings on multiple patients, what should you do?
Check equipment
Manually measure blood pressure
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