Healthcare Acronyms and Abbreviations Quiz

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the internal organs and tissues.

EKG represents Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.

EMR stands for Electronic Medical Record, a digital version of a patient's paper chart that contains medical history, diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.

CPR represents Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation in cases of cardiac arrest.

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that causes HIV infection and leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

PPE represents Personal Protective Equipment, equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

ICU typically refers to Intensive Care Unit, a specialized department in hospitals that provides intensive care medical treatment.

FDA stands for Federal Drug Administration, a regulatory agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food and drugs.

WHO stands for World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

CDC stands for Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States that works to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of diseases.

ICUO stands for Intraocular Pressure, the pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eye, which is important in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization, a type of managed care health insurance plan that provides healthcare services through a network of doctors and hospitals.

HIPAA aims to protect Health Information Privacy, ensuring the confidentiality and security of patients' medical records and personal health information.

AMA stands for American Medical Association, a professional association for physicians and medical students in the United States.

COPD represents Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of progressive lung diseases that cause airflow obstruction and breathing difficulties.

BLS represents Basic Life Support, a level of medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.

PET stands for Positron Emission Therapy, a type of nuclear medicine imaging that produces three-dimensional images of functional processes in the body, such as metabolism and blood flow.