MATCHING Match the Following Abbreviations with the Descriptive Statements

question 50

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match the following abbreviations with the descriptive statements.
-Develops standards for medical devices

• A)MeSH
• B)ASTM
• C)DICOM
• D)CHI
• E)CAP
• F)RELMA
• G)HITSP
• H)LOINC
• I)NCVHS
• J)NCPDP
• K)IEEE
• L)ISO
• M)WHO
• N)UMLS
• O)NDC

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Definitions:

Na+

A symbol representing sodium ions, which are essential electrolytes in the body, playing key roles in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting largely of water, proteins, and dissolved substances.

Intracellular Cation

Positively charged ions found within the cells, playing critical roles in cell function, including in the generation of electrical impulses.

K+

Potassium ions, essential for various cellular functions including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.