CNA Common Medical Terms and Abbreviations

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

As needed.

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Every hour.

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Before meals.

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At bedtime.

Question 2

What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'NPO'?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth.

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No prior observation.

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No patient orders.

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Nursing priority only.

Question 3

What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Fast heart rate.

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Slow heart rate.

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Irregular heart rhythm.

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Normal heart rate.

Question 4

What does the abbreviation 'ADL' stand for in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living.

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Advanced Dietary Limits.

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Adult Developmental Learning.

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Assisted Disability Levels.

Question 5

What does 'BP' measure in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Blood Pressure.

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Body Position.

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Brain Pulse.

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Breathing Pattern.

Question 6

What does the medical term 'cyanosis' describe?

Accepted Answer

Bluish discoloration of the skin.

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Redness of the skin.

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Yellowing of the eyes.

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Swelling of the limbs.

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean in medical terminology?