ch 4 Common Abbrev. Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
ā | before |
abd | abdomen |
ac, AC | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
amb | ambulate, ambulatory |
AP | apical pulse |
b.i.d., bid | two times a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
_ c | with |
C | Celsius degree |
c/o | complains of |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
dx. DX | diagnosis |
F | Fahrenheit degree |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
ft | foot |
FWB | full weight bearing |
GI | gastrointenstinal |
H20 | water |
h, hr, hr. | hour |
hs, HS | hours of sleep (bedtime) |
inc | incontinent |
I&O | intake and output |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NWB | non-weight-bearing (absolutely no weight on leg) |
02 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
_ p | after |
pc, p.c. | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
prn, PRN | as necessary |
PWB | partial-weight-bearing |
_ q | every |
ROM | range of motion |
_ s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
stat, STAT | at once, immediately |
t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
v.s., VS | vital signs |
w/c, W/C | wheelchair |
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