CNA Common Medical Terms and Abbreviations 4

Question 1

What does 'SOB' stand for in nursing documentation?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath

Answer

SOB stands for shortness of breath and is a critical symptom that must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 2

The prefix 'brady-' in medical terminology means what?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing).

Question 3

What does 'I&O' refer to in patient care?

Accepted Answer

Intake and output

Answer

I&O stands for intake and output, which refers to measuring all fluids a patient takes in and all fluids excreted.

Question 4

A patient's record shows 'Fx of R hip.' What does 'Fx' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fracture

Answer

Fx is the standard medical abbreviation for fracture.

Question 5

What does the term 'ambulate' mean in a care plan?

Accepted Answer

To walk or move about

Answer

To ambulate means to walk or move around, and CNAs often assist patients with ambulation as part of daily care.

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