Medical procedures , acronyms and abbreviation

Question 1

CPR

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 2

MRI

Answer 2

Magnetic resonance imaging

Question 3

CT

Answer 3

Computed Tomography

Question 4

ECG

Answer 4

Electrocardiogram

Question 5

IV

Answer 5

Intravenous - the delivery of fluid , medication or other treatments directly into the vein

Question 6

IM

Answer 6

Intramuscular - the delivery of fluid , medication or other treatments directly into the muscle

Question 7

CBC

Answer 7

Complete blood count

Question 8

ICU

Answer 8

Intensive care unit - Specialized department within the hospital that provides critical care to patient with severe medical condition

Question 9

LP

Answer 9

Lumbar Puncture

Question 10

TURP

Answer 10

Transurethral Resection of the prostate - surgical procedure to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by removing excess prostate tissue

Question 11

ACL

Answer 11

Anterior cruciate ligament - common knee ligament that is often repaired or reconstructed in cases of injury

Question 12

CABG

Answer 12

Coronary artery bypass grafting - surgical procedure to improved blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries