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CNA abbrevations
Abbrevations to know for CNA
Term | Definition |
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ad lib | As desired |
amb. or amb | ambulatory |
BM | bowel movement |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | Bedside commode |
cath. or cath | catheter |
G/c | Geri-chair |
H.O.B or HOB | Head of bed |
R.O.M. or ROM | Range of motion |
SOB | Shortness of breath |
w/c | Wheelchair |
ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
amt. or amt | amount |
cc | cubic centimeters |
ff | frequent fluids |
H2O | Water |
I&O | Intake and output |
IV | Intravenously |
liq. or liq | liquid |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
ml | milliliter |
PO | by mouth |
l | liter |
nas | no added salt |
ng | nasogastric |
ncs | no concentrated sweets |
g tube | gastrostomy |
vs | vital signs |
bp | blood pressure |
ht | height |
tpr | temperature, pulse, respiration |
wt | weight |
am | morning |
pm | afternoon |
od | once daily |
bid | twice a day |
tid | three times daily |
qid | four times a day |
°, H, or hr | hour |
hs | hours of sleep |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qod | every other day |
stat | immediately |
a | before |
p | after |
B&B | Bowel and bladder |
c | with |
s | without |
c/o | complains of |
o2 | Oxygen |
dnr | do not resuscitate |
mds | minimum data set |
rai | resident assessment instrument |