Question

1. describe basic medical terminology and abbreviations

matching
for each of the following abbreviations, write the letter of the correct term from the list below. use each letter only once

1. — a.c., a.c
2. — amb
3. — bm
4. — c
5. — c/o
6. — cpr
7. — f
8. — fwb
9. — gi
10. — inc
11. — i&o
12. — npo
13. — oob
14. — pc, p.c.
15. — prn, prn
16. — pwb
17. — rom
18. — sob
19. — v.s., vs
20. — w/c, w/c

(a) fahrenheit degree
(b) gastrointestinal
(c) after meals
(d) nothing by mouth
(e) bowel movement
(f) cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(g) complains of
(h) range of motion

1. explain how to give and receive an accurate report of a residents status

multiple choice

1. which of the following is true of oral reports?

(a) nursing assistants should use facts when making oral reports.
(b) nursing assistants should use opinions when making oral reports.
(c) nursing assistants should make oral reports directly to residents families.
(d) nursing assistants do not need to make oral reports; they only need to complete written reports.

1. which of the following should be reported to the nurse immediately?

(a) trouble sleeping
(b) falls
(c) visits from family
(d) requests for help getting to the toilet

1. what is the best way for a nursing assistant to remember important details for an oral report?

(a) rely on his memory
(b) repeat the information to a friend
(c) write notes and use them for his report
(d) ask another nursing assistant to remind him

Explanation:

1. For the matching part about medical abbreviations, knowledge of standard medical - nursing terminology is required. For example, "CPR" stands for "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation".
2. In the multiple - choice questions:

• In question 1, nursing assistants should base oral reports on facts to ensure accuracy.
• In question 2, falls are a serious and immediate concern that need to be reported to the nurse right away.
• In question 3, writing notes is a reliable way for a nursing assistant to remember important details for an oral report.

Answer:

1. Matching:
2. c. p.c. - (C) After meals
3. amb - (T) Ambulate, ambulatory
4. BM - (E) Bowel movement
5. C - (Q) Celsius degree
6. c/o - (G) Complains of
7. CPR - (F) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
8. F - (A) Fahrenheit degree
9. FWB - (M) Full weight - bearing
10. GI - (B) Gastrointestinal
11. inc - (S) Incontinent
12. I&O - (P) Intake and output
13. NPO - (D) Nothing by mouth
14. OOB - (R) Out of bed
15. pc. p.c. - (C) After meals
16. prn, PRN - (O) As necessary
17. PWB - (I) Partial weight - bearing
18. ROM - (H) Range of motion
19. SOB - (K) Shortness of breath
20. v.s., VS - (J) Vital signs
21. w/c, W/C - (N) Wheelchair
22. Multiple Choice:
23. A. Nursing assistants should use facts when making oral reports.
24. B. Falls
25. C. Write notes and use them for his report