Medical Abbreviations
If a patient needs medication only when they feel pain, which abbreviation would a doctor use on the prescription?
p.r.n.
Which directional term describes a body part located on the front side of the body?
Anterior
What does the "T" in the SMART goal acronym stand for?
Time-bound
The transverse plane divides the body into which two sections?
Superior and inferior
A doctor writes the abbreviation "t.i.d." on a patient's chart. What does this mean?
Take three times a day
Which directional term describes a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?
Medial
What does the "M" in the SMART goal acronym stand for?
Measurable
What does the medical abbreviation "Rx" stand for?
A prescription
Which medical abbreviation means "four times a day"?
q.i.d.
Which directional term is the opposite of 'superficial'?
Deep
What does the "A" in the SMART goal acronym stand for?
Achievable
a) Financial planning
b) Social media usage
c) Stress management
d) Career development
c) Stress management
Which medical abbreviation means "immediately"?
stat
Which directional term is the opposite of "proximal"?
Distal
Which of the following is not a pillar of personal wellness as discussed in the lesson?
a) Nutrition
b) Sleep
c) Physical Activity
d) Financial health
d) Financial health
What is the main purpose of a Personal Wellness Plan?
a) To learn new medical terminology.
b) To keep track of what you eat and drink every day.
c) To create a strategy for improving your health habits.
d) To get a good grade in health class.
c) To create a strategy for improving your health habits.
A physician prescribes a medication for a patient to be taken "b.i.d." How often should the patient take the medication?
Two times a day
A patient has a wound on their arm that is closer to the point where the arm connects to the shoulder. Which directional term would you use to describe the wound's location relative to their elbow?
Proximal
Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal?
a) I want to eat healthier.
b) I will go for a run every day.
c) I will get to bed by 9:00 p.m. every night this week to get at least 8 hours of sleep.
d) I will get more exercise.
c) I will get to bed by 9:00 p.m. every night this week to get at least 8 hours of sleep.
A surgeon makes a vertical cut to divide the body into left and right sections. Which anatomical plane did the surgeon use?
Sagittal