H- Medical Terminology

Question 1

HOB

Answer 1

Head of bed

HOB refers to the position of the bed in a medical setting.

Question 2

HBP

Answer 2

High blood pressure

HBP is a common medical condition that requires monitoring and management.

Question 3

HGB

Answer 3

Hemoglobin

HGB is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

Question 4

HPI

Answer 4

History of present illness

HPI is an important part of a patient’s medical record.

Question 5

HA

Answer 5

Head ache

HA is a common symptom that can be caused by various factors.

Question 6

HOSP

Answer 6

Hospital

HOSP is a medical facility where patients receive treatment and care.

Question 7

H20

Answer 7

Water

H20 is the chemical formula for water.

Question 8

Hr

Answer 8

Hour

Hr is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

Question 9

HS

Answer 9

Hour of sleep

HS refers to the number of hours a person sleeps.

Question 10

HTN

Answer 10

Hypertension

HTN is a medical term for high blood pressure.

Question 11

HEENT

Answer 11

Head ears eyes nose and throat

HEENT is a medical abbreviation for a physical examination of these areas.

Question 12

H/O

Answer 12

History of

H/O indicates a patient’s past medical background.

Question 13

H&P

Answer 13

History and physical

H&P is a medical evaluation that includes both patient history and physical examination.

Question 14

HYPER

Answer 14

Above normal

HYPER indicates a level that is higher than the normal range.

Question 15

HYPO

Answer 15

Below normal

HYPO indicates a level that is lower than the normal range.

Question 16

HX

Answer 16

History

HX is an abbreviation for a patient’s medical history.