Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

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Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations. Enhance your understanding and prepare effectively for your nursing exams with our comprehensive quiz based on commonly used nursing abbreviations in Canada.

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What is the full meaning of 'ICU'?

International Chemistry Unit
Intensive care unit
Internal Central University
Intra-Cellular Unit

The correct answer is: Intensive care unit

ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit, a specialized unit in hospitals for patients who require intensive medical treatment and monitoring. The other options do not accurately represent what ICU stands for or its purpose. A is incorrect as it refers to a unit of measurement in chemistry. C is incorrect as it does not accurately represent an actual university. D is incorrect as it refers to a fictional unit. Overall, the correct answer is the only option that accurately describes what 'ICU' stands for.