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CNA Abrreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
bid | twice a day |
am | morning |
pm | afternoon |
tid | three times a day |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
PRN | as needed |
amb | ambulate |
amt | amount |
BM | bowel movement |
c/o | complains of |
dc | discontinue |
c | with |
s | without |
x | times |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PO | by mouth |
ROM | range of motion |
AROM | active range of motion |
PROM | passive range of motion |
wc | wheelchair |
BP | blood pressure |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
VS | vital signs |
ax | axillary |
F | fahrenheit |
ht | height |
wt | weight |
O2 | oxygen |
H2O | water |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
oz | ounce |
ml | milliliter |
Na | sodium |
PT | physical therapist |
OT | occupational therapist |
Ca | cancer |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
SOB | short of breathe |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident or stroke |
MI | myocardial infarction or heart attack |
HOH | heard of hearing |
Fx | fracture |
U | unit |
HS | bedtime |
cc | cubic cenimeter |
QD | everyday |
QOD | every other day |