Nurses Must Be Aware of the Danger of Using Abbreviations

Multiple Choice

Nurses must be aware of the danger of using abbreviations that may be misunderstood and compromise patient safety. The Joint Commission has compiled a list of do-not-use abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols to avoid the possibility of errors that may be life threatening. Of the following, which are acceptable? (Select all that apply.)

A) Daily
B) QD
C) qod
D) 0.X mg
E) X mg