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CNA abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
Stat | Immediately |
HIPAA | Health insurance portability and accountability act |
PROM | passive range of motion |
DNR | DO NOT RESUSCITAT |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
BM | Bowel Movement |
QH, q2h, Q3H etc. | Every 1 hour, every 2 hour, every 3 hour |
BID | Two times a day |
BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
BP or B/P | Blood pressure |
DON | Director of nursing |
HOB | Head of bed |
FOB | Foot of bed |
MI | Myocardial infraction or heart attack |
QH | Every hour |
QD | Every day |
TID | 3 times a day |
QID | 4 times a day |
QOD | Every other day |
HS | Hour of sleep |
Rx | Prescription |
Hx | History |
Sx | Symptoms |
Tx | Treatment |
Dx | Diagnosis |
S/S | Signs/Symptoms |
C/O | Complained of |
R/T | Related to |
PRN | as needed |
MD | Medical Doctor |
RN | Registered Nurse |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
MA | Medical Assistant |
PT | Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy |
OT | Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy |
SLP | Speech Language Pathologist |
PA | Physician's Assistant |
ARNP | Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner |
CW | Case Worker |
SW | Social Worker |
PPE | Personal protective equipment - gloves, masks, goggles, gowns, aprons, footies are examples. |
OBRA | Omnibus budget reconciliation Act - also known as the nursing home Reform Act of 1987, Federal standards of how care should be provided to residents. Examples less use of antipsychotic drugs, reduction in chemical/physical restraint unnecessary catheters |
ROM | Range of motion |
Res | Resident |
UDB | Urinary drainage bag |