Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations 2025 - Free Nursing Abbreviation Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What does 'STD' stand for?

soft tissue disease

standard

study

sexually transmitted disease

'STD' stands for sexually transmitted disease. This option refers to infections that spread from one person to another through intimate contact.

Option A Soft tissue disease is an incorrect choice as STDs specifically refers to infections transmitted through sexual contact, while soft tissue disease may include non-sexually transmitted conditions such as tendonitis or bursitis.

Option B: Standard is also an incorrect choice as it is a term used to describe a measure of quality or level of performance, and does not relate to the context of STDs.

Option C: Study is incorrect as STDs are not a type of study, but rather a term used to refer to infections.

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