APH Nursing
Medical Abbreviations & Terminology
Nursing Interventions
Path to Becoming a Nurse
100

Which APH nursing program provides postpartum home visits?

Family Connects

100

What does WIC stand for?

Women, Infants, and Children

100

According to the CDC, this simple 20-second practice remains the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections.

Handwashing

100

This 4-year undergraduate nursing degree is increasingly preferred by hospitals and focuses heavily on leadership, research, and public health alongside clinical skills.

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

200

Which APH program uses Nurse Practitioners (NPs)?

Sexual Health Clinic

200

This common abbreviation refers to an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

200

When checking vital signs, a nurse uses a sphygmomanometer to measure this.

Blood pressure

200

What science course is most often required before entering nursing school? 

Anatomy & Physiology

300

Which APH program offers immunizations to children and adults in the community, meeting our populations where they are?

Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP)

300

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

300

This drug is the universal choice for the immediate reversal of an opioid overdose.

Naloxone (Narcan)

300

What does LVN stand for?

Licensed Vocational Nurse

400

How many APH neighborhood centers are there in Austin?

7

400

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

400

What prevention level focuses on early detection and screening?

Secondary Prevention

400

This type of advanced practice nurse completes a master's or doctorate degree, allowing them to diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

500

Which APH unit investigates cases of infectious diseases in Austin/Travis County?

Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance

500

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

500

Name one disease that the MMR vaccine protects against

Measles, Mumps, or Rubella

500

To become a licensed RN, you must pass this national board exam.

NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)