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Zoey63294

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The nurse sees the abbreviation ungt in the chart for a treatment order for a dressing change. What is the meaning of the abbreviation ungt?
 
  A) It is not an acceptable abbreviation
  B) Under the groin
  C) Ointment
  D) Undergarment

Question 2

The Joint Commission activated a do not use list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols as part of a National Patient Safety Goal requirement. The nurse sees the abbreviation U and knows that it cannot be used.
 
  What are the reasons that U was placed on the do not use list?
  1 . Mistaken for zero
  2 . Mistaken for the number 4
  3 . Mistaken for cubic centimeters
  4 . Mistaken for the number 10
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4



taylorsonier

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Answer to Question 1

C
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The abbreviation ungt is an acceptable abbreviation and means ointment. There are no acronyms or abbreviations for under the groin or undergarment.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The abbreviation U can be mistaken for zero, the number 4, or cubic centimeters. The abbreviation IU can be mistaken for the number 10.



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