| Term | Definition |
| a | before |
| A: | assessment |
| AAA | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| AAFO | Articulating Ankle Foot Orthosis |
| AAROM | active assistive range of motion |
| Abd, ABD | abduction |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AC | alternating current |
| ACA | Anterior Cerebral Artery |
| AC | acromioclavicular |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| AD | assistive device |
| Add, ADD | adduction |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | at discretion |
| adm | admission, admitted |
| AE | above elbow |
| Afib | atrial fibrillation |
| AFO | ankle foot orthosis |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AIIS | anterior inferior iliac spine |
| AK | above knee |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| A-line | arterial line |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| a.m. | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate, ambulatory, ambulation |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| A & O | alert & oriented |
| AP, A/P | anterior to posterior |
| approx | approximate, approximately |
| appt | appointment |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASD | arterial septal defect |
| ASIA | American Spinal Injury Association |
| ASIS | anterior superior iliac spine |
| assist | assistant, assistance, assistive |
| ATC | Athletic Trainer Certified |
| ATNR | asymmetrical tonic neck refles |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| AVM | arteriovenous malformation |
| A-V | arteriovenous |
| bilat | bilateral |
| bal | balance |
| B & B | bowel & bladder |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| BE | below elbow |
| b.i.d. | twice per day |
| b.i.w. | twice per week |
| BK | below knee |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BNL | below normal limits |
| BOS | base of support |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| B/S | bedside |
| BS | breath sounds |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| CABG | coronary artery bipass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cal | calories |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood cell (count) |
| c/c | chief complaint |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CFS | chronic fatigue syndrome |
| CGA | contact guard assistance |
| CHI | closed head injury |
| CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CNS | central nervous systom |
| c/o | complained of, complains of |
| CO | cardiac output |
| cont | continue(d) |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COTA | Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant |
| CP | cerebral palsy, chest pain |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | chest physical therapy |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |
| CS | close supervision |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSW | Certified Social Worker |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| d | day |
| D, Dep | dependent |
| D/C | discharge, discontinue |
| dept | department |
| DDD | degenerative disc disease |
| DF | dorsiflexion |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal (joint) |
| dist | distal |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DME | durable medical equipment |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| ECF | extended care facility |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EOB | edge of bed |
| equip | equipment |
| ER | external rotation |
| e-stim | electrical stimulation |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| eval | evaluation |
| ex(s) | exercises |
| exam | examination |
| ext | external |
| extn | extension |
| F | fair (muscle grade) |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FES | functional electric stimulation |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FHP | forward head posture |
| flex | flexion |
| FMH | family medical history |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| freq | frequently, frequency |
| ft. | feet, foot (measurement) |
| F/U | follow up |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| funct | function, functional |
| G | good (muscle grade) |
| gm | gram |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GBS | Guillain-Barre syndrome |
| GCS | Glasgow Coma Scale |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
| GYN | gynecologist, gynecology |
| hr | hour |
| H & H | hematocrit and hemoglobin |
| HA | headache |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HD | Huntington disease |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| HEP | home exercise program |
| HF | heart failure |
| HHA | home health aide |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| h/o | history of |
| HOB | head of bead |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx, hx | history |
| IADL | instrumental activities of daily living |
| I, Indep | independent |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IR | internal rotation |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IP | inpatient |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| IS | incentive spirometry |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| KAFO | knee ankle foot orthosis |
| kcal | kilocalorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L | left |
| L | liter |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| LBQC | large-based quad cane |
| LE | lower extremity |
| lig | ligament |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| L/min | liters per minute |
| LMN | lower motor neuron |
| LOB | loss of balance |
| LOC | loss or level of consciousness |
| LOS | length of stay |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LTG | long-term goal |
| LTM | long-term memory |
| LQ | lower quarter |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| MA | medical assistant |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| MCA | middle cerebral artery |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal joint |
| MD | medical doctor, muscular dystrophy |
| med | medial |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minimal |
| MMT | manual muscle test |
| mo. | month |
| mod | moderate |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSW | Master of Social Work |
| MVC | motor vehicle crash |
| mvmt | movement |
| N | normal (muscle grade) |
| NBQC | narrow-based quad cane |
| NCV | nerve conduction velocity |
| NDT | neurodevelopmental treatment |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NH | nursing home |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noc | night, at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| N/T | not tested |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| O: | objective |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| od | once daily |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OP | outpatient |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| OTR | occupational therapist registered |
| P | poor (muscle grade) |
| P: | plan |
| PA | physician's assistant |
| PA, P/A | posterior to anterior |
| PCA | posterior cerebral artery |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| PD | Parkinson disease |
| PE | pulmonary embolism, physical exam |
| peds | pediatrics |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light, & accomodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PF | plantar flexion |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| POC | plan of care |
| POMR | problem-oriented medical record |
| pos | positive |
| post op | post-operative (after surgery) |
| PRE | progressive resistive exercise |
| pre op | pre-operative |
| PRN | as often as necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| prox | proximal |
| PSH | past surgical history |
| PSIS | posterior superior iliac spine |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| Pt., pt. | patient |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PTSD | post-traumatic stress disorder |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qt. | quart |
| quads | quadriceps |
| R | right |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cell (count) |
| RD | registered dietician |
| re: | concerning, regarding |
| reps | repetitions |
| resp | respiration, respiratory |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RROM | resisted range of motion |
| R/T | related to |
| RT | respiratory therapist/therapy |
| RW | rolling walker |
| Rx | prescription, treatment, intervention |
| S | supervision |
| SAQ | short arc quad (exercise) |
| SB | sliding board |
| SBA | stand-by assistance |
| SBQC | small-based quad cane |
| SBT | sliding board transfer |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SC | sternoclavicular |
| SCM | sternocleidomastoid |
| sec | second(s) |
| SI(J) | sacroiliac (joint) |
| sig | significant |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SLP | speech-language pathologist |
| SLR | straight leg raise |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| S/O | standing order |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SOS | step-over-step (stair climbing) |
| s/p | status post |
| spec | specimen |
| SPT | stand pivot transfer |
| staph | Staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| STG | short-term goal |
| STM | short-term memory |
| STNR | symmetrical tonic neck reflex |
| strep | Streptococcus |
| STS | sit to stand, step-to-step (stair climbing) |
| sup | superior |
| surg | surgical, surgery |
| Sx, sx | symptoms |
| T | trace (muscle grade) |
| tab | tablet |
| TBA | to be assessed |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| temp | temperature |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator |
| TFA | transfemoral amputation |
| TTA | transtibial amputation |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| ther ex | therapeutic exercise |
| THI | traumatic head injury |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d. | three times per day |
| t.i.w. | three times per week |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasty |
| TM(J) | temperomandibular (joint) |
| TNR | tonic neck reflex |
| T/O | throughout |
| tol | tolerate(s) |
| TR | transfer |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| trans | transverse, transferred |
| TSA | total shoulder arthroplasty |
| TTWB | toe touch weight bearing |
| TV | tidal volume |
| Tx | treatment or traction |
| UA | urine analysis |
| UMN | upper motor neuron |
| UQ | upper quarter |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| UV | ultraviolet |
| VAS | visual analog scale |
| VC | verbal cues, vital capacity, vocal cord |
| VD | venereal disease |
| v.o., VO, V/O | verbal order |
| vol. | volume |
| VS | vital signs |
| Vtach | ventricular tachycardia |
| WB | weight bearing |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
| WBQC | wide-based quad cane |
| w/c, W/C | wheelchair |
| W/cm2 | watts per square centimeter |
| WBC | white blood cell (count) |
| WFL | within functional limits |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WS | weight shift |
| wt. | weight |
| x | number of times performed |
| y.o. | year old |
| +1, +2, etc... | # of persons assisting |
| ~ | approximately |
| / | extension, extensor, per |
| &, et. | and |
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