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Ops What does the abbreviation 'OD' mean when written on a medication order?
A. Once daily ✓
B. On demand
C. Overdose
D. Oral dose
Correct — A. OD is derived from the Latin 'omni die,' meaning once daily. It instructs the nurse to administer the medication once every 24 hours. This is distinct from BID (twice daily) or TID (three times daily).
Roles In nursing documentation, 'SOB' most commonly refers to which condition?
A. Shortness of breath ✓
B. State of being
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Shift of burden
Correct — A. SOB stands for shortness of breath, a common symptom nurses assess and document. Recognizing this abbreviation quickly is essential for communicating respiratory status to the healthcare team.
Regs What does the abbreviation 'GCS' stand for in neurological assessments?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale ✓
B. General Clinical Score
C. Glucose Control System
D. Graded Consciousness Standard
Correct — A. GCS stands for the Glasgow Coma Scale, a tool used to assess a patient's level of consciousness by evaluating eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. Scores range from 3 (deep unconsciousness) to 15 (fully alert).
Safety What does the abbreviation 'GI' refer to in a nursing context?
A. Gastrointestinal ✓
B. General intake
C. Genital infection
D. Graded immunity
Correct — A. GI stands for gastrointestinal, referring to the digestive system including the stomach, intestines, and related organs. Nurses frequently assess GI function through bowel sounds, nausea, vomiting, and elimination patterns.
Emergency What does 'CVA' stand for in a neurological nursing context?
A. Cerebrovascular accident ✓
B. Cervical vertebral alignment
C. Cardiac valve alteration
D. Central venous access
Correct — A. CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke. It occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Rapid recognition and response are critical in stroke care.
Ops Which nursing abbreviation is used to indicate a medication should be given by mouth (orally)?
A. IV
B. IM
C. PO ✓
D. SC
Correct — C. PO comes from the Latin 'per os,' meaning 'by mouth.' It is the route of administration when a patient swallows a medication orally, as opposed to injections or other delivery methods.
Roles What does the abbreviation 'cc' represent in nursing fluid documentation?
A. Cubic centimetre ✓
B. Cardiac cycle
C. Clinical condition
D. Care coordinator
Correct — A. In nursing, 'cc' stands for cubic centimetre, a unit of volume equivalent to one millilitre (mL). It is commonly used when documenting fluid intake and output or medication volumes.
Regs Which of the following correctly defines the nursing abbreviation 'SOC'?
A. Start of care ✓
B. Signs of complications
C. Sodium chloride
D. Standard of conduct
Correct — A. SOC means 'start of care,' commonly used in home health nursing to mark the date a nurse begins providing care to a patient. It is important for initiating care plans and documentation.
About the Canadian Nursing Prep test
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You will be tested on
- Safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial and physiological integrity
- Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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Topics in this question bank
Safe and effective care environment
Health promotion and maintenance
Psychosocial and physiological integrity
Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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