Which of the Following Best Describes Why Abbreviations and Acronyms

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why abbreviations and acronyms can cause confusion and problems?

• A) They are not universally accepted by all EMS agencies.
• B) Nursing uses a different set of abbreviations and acronyms.
• C) Some abbreviations and acronyms can have multiple meanings.
• D) Physicians use a different set of abbreviations and acronyms.

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Definitions:

Trephine

A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of bone, often from the skull.

Stone Age

The earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone tools.

Four Ds Of Abnormality

Criteria used to define abnormal behavior, including deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.

Psychological Abnormality

A deviation from typical patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving, which can interfere with an individual's functioning and well-being.