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CNA Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ad lib | as desired |
| ADL's | Activities of Daily Living |
| Amt | amount |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | Bedside Commode |
| BSD | Bedside Drain |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| HAI | Healthcare Associated Infection |
| H2O | Water |
| Ht | Height |
| Hr | Hour |
| HS | Hours of Sleep (bedtime) |
| I&O (I/O) | Intake and Output |
| Lab | Laboratory |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| ML | milliliter |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
| Oz | ounce |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| PPE | Personal protective Equipment |
| Q | Every |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| Mg | milligrams |
| Neg | Negative |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| PRN | as necessary/needed/requested |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| T/P/R | Temperature/Pulse/Respiration |
| Tsp | Teaspoon |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| VS | Vital Signs |
| W/C | Wheelchair |
| Wt | Weight |