Abbreviations
Nothing by mouth.
What is NPO?
The study of...
What is -ology?
Brain.
What is cerebr?
Life.
What is bio-?
Immediately
What is STAT?
Do not resuscitate.
What is DNR?
Surgical removal of...
What is -ectomy?
Liver.
What is hepat?
Two
What is bi--?
VS
What are vital signs?
PRN
As needed
A tumor
What is -oma
Skin.
What is derma?
Fast
What is tachy-?
TPR
What are temperature ,pulse and respiration
Electrocardiogram.
What is EKG?
Birth
What is -natal?
Gastro--
What is digestive system ?
Both
What is ambi ?
Small breathing tubes in the lungs
What is bronch--
IV
What is intravenous?
Artificial opening.
What is -stomy?
Armpit.
What is axill?
False
What is pseudo-?