CELBAN CELBAN Medical Terminology and Nursing Vocabulary

Question 1

A patient's chart notes 'dyspnea on exertion.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath during physical activity

Answer

Chest pain during activity

Answer

Swelling of the lower limbs

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Dizziness when standing up

Question 2

Which term correctly describes a patient who has not eaten or drunk anything since midnight before surgery?

Accepted Answer

NPO

Answer

PRN

Answer

STAT

Answer

BID

Question 3

A nurse documents 'the patient is febrile.' What should the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Elevated body temperature

Answer

Low blood pressure

Answer

Decreased urine output

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Irregular heart rhythm

Question 4

When a physician orders a medication 'PRN,' how should the nurse administer it?

Accepted Answer

As needed by the patient

Answer

Every morning

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Before every meal

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At bedtime only

Question 5

A patient is described as 'diaphoretic.' Which assessment finding supports this?

Accepted Answer

Profuse sweating

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Dry, flaking skin

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Cyanotic fingernails

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Pupil dilation

Question 6

Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given twice daily?

Accepted Answer

BID

Answer

QID

Answer

TID

Answer

QD