What term is abbreviated as w/c?

• A. Wheelchair
• B. Water bottle
• C. Walk chair
• D. Work chair

Answer: (A)

In healthcare writing, abbreviations are used to save time, and w/c is a common shorthand for wheelchair. This device is a mobility aid with wheels that helps move a patient who can’t walk or has limited mobility. The other possibilities aren’t standard meanings for this abbreviation in medical notes: water bottle is typically shortened as w/b, and walk chair or work chair aren’t recognized terms for patient care equipment. So, the most accurate interpretation of w/c in this context is wheelchair.