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HUC Ch 10 Abb
HUC Ch 10 Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Amb | ambulate |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| Ax | axilla or axillary |
| bid | two times per day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| /c | with |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
| CMT | cardiac monitor technician |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| D/C or DC | discountinue or discharge |
| HOB | head of bed |
| h, hr, hrs | hour, hours |
| I&O | intake and output |
| lt | left |
| min | minutes |
| NVS or neuro (check mark)s | neurologic vital signs/checks |
| o | degree or hour |
| OOB | out of bed |
| P | pulse |
| prn | as necessary |
| q | every |
| q day | every day or daily |
| qid | four time a day |
| q other day | every other day |
| qh or q_h | every hour or every (fill in number) hour |
| R | rectal |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| rt | right |
| Rout | routine |
| temp | temperature |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | tempterature, pulse, respiration |
| VS | vital signs |
| wt | weight |
| (arrow up) | incrase, above, or elevated |
| (arrow down) | decrease, below, or lower |