Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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What does NPO stand for?

Not Patient's Option
Non Per Os
No Prior Operations
Necessary Procedures Only

The correct answer is: Non Per Os

NPO stands for Non Per Os, which comes from Latin and translates to 'nothing by mouth'. This term is commonly used in medical settings to refer to the restriction of consuming any food or liquids orally, usually before a medical procedure. Choice A, Not Patient's Option, is incorrect because NPO is not related to a patient's choice. It is a medical term used by healthcare professionals. Choice C, No Prior Operations, is incorrect because NPO discusses the restriction of oral intake and has no relation to prior operations. Choice D, Necessary Procedures Only, is incorrect because NPO does not refer to procedures, but rather the restriction of oral intake.