CNA abbreviations
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| @ | at
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| abd |
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| am | morning
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| amb | ambulate (walking)
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| amt | amount
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| ax | axillary (underarm)
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| B&B | bowel and bladder
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| BID | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privileges (resident is allowed to get out of bed and ambulate to bathroom on their own.)
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| C | Celsius
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| -c | with
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| c/o | complains of
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| Ca | cancer
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| cardio | heart
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| cath. | catheter
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CCU | cardiac care unit
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| cerebro | brain
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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| DC | discontinue
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| Dr. | doctor
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| F | fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| ft | feet
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| fx | fracture
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| gal | gallon
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| GI | gastro instestinal
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| gt | one drop
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| gtt | two drops
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| GU | genito-urinary
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| gyn | gynecology
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| H | hour
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| H2O | water
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| hemi | half
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| hepat | liver
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| HOB | head of bed
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| HOH | hard of hearing
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| HS | hour of sleep, bedtime
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| ht | height
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| hyper | above
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| hypo | below
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| I+O | intake and output
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| in | inches
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| inc. | incontinent
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| IV | intravenous (into blood vessel)
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| L with a circle around it | left
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| L | liter
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| LE | lower extremity
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| RLE | right lower extremity (leg)
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| LLE | left lower extremity (leg)
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| lb | pound
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| MD | medical doctor
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| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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| min | minute
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| ml | milliliter
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| MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| NA | nursing assistant
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| NAC | nursing assistant certified
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| NAR | nursing assistant registered
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| naso | nose
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NKA | no know allergies
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| noc. | at night
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| NPO | nothing per os (nothing by mouth)
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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| OOB | out of bed
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| os | opening or mouth
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| oz | ounce
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| -p | post, after
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| pc | after meals
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| per | by, through
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| pm | evening
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| po | per os, by mouth
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| post op | after surgery
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| PRN | as necessary
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| pt | patient
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| PT | physical therapy
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| Q | every
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| Q2h | every 2 hours
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| QH | every hour
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| QID | four times a day
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| R | rectal
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| ® | right
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| RN | registered nurse
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| ROM | range of motion
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| PROM | passive range of motion
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| AROM | active range of motion
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| -s | without
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| SBA | stand by assistance
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| SOB | short of breath
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| spec. | specimen (sample)
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| stat | immediately
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| STD | sexually transmitted disease
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| T | temperature
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| TID | three times a day
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UE | upper extremity
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| RUE | right upper extremity (arm)
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| LUE | left upper extremity (arm)
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infrection
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| VRE | vancomycin resistant entercococcus
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| VS | vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations)
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| w/c | wheelchair
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| WT | weight
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