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Health Science I.
abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABD | abdominal |
| ac | before meals |
| Ad Lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| amb | ambulatory |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AROM | active rang of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ATC | Athletic Trainer Certified |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| Ca | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CDC | center of disease control & prevention |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| FYI | for your information |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h or hr | hour |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bead |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | bed time |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| l | liter |
| L or lt | left |
| lb | pound |
| LTC | long term care |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRSA | Methicillin-resistant Staphyolococcus aureus |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| p | post (after) |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| POA | power of attorney |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt | patient |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| PTA | Physical Therapy Assistant |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | every four days |
| qod | every other day |
| qs/qS/QS | every shift |
| R | right |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevate |
| RO | rule out |
| ROM | rang of motion |
| s | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| s/s or S | signs and symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| UA | urinalysis |
| unk | unknown |
| VS | vital signs |
| wc | wheel chairs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
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