Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

AU is an acronym for?

1. Automated unit

2. Both ears

3. Aurum

4. Annual update

The correct answer is: Both ears

While Automated unit and Annual update may seem plausible at first glance, they are not the correct definition of the acronym AU. Automated unit is a term typically used in the context of automation or robotics, not in reference to a commonly used acronym. Annual update is also not an accurate definition, as AU does not commonly refer to a periodic update. Additionally, Aurum (Latin for gold) may seem like a plausible choice due to the symbol for gold being AU on the periodic table, but this is not its commonly used acronym. The most common and correct definition of AU is Both ears, often used in medical or audiology contexts. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.