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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations needed for CNA 090
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABCD | Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defirillation |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| ac, a.c. | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admission |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax. | axillary (armpit) |
| BID, b.i.d. | two times daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c (with a line over c) | with |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| cath. | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| CCU | Cardiac care unit, cardiovascular care unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| C. diff | clostridium difficile |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| ck | check |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CNS | central nervious system |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerevrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| CXR | chest xray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr., DR | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| ER | emergency room |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| ft | foot |
| F/U, f/u | follow up |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FWW | front wheeled walker |
| FYI | for your information |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | Gastrointestional |
| h, hr, hr. | hour |
| H20 | water |
| H/A, h/a | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HHA | home health aide |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HS/hs | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal, fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less than normal, |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| isol | isolation |
| L, lt | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb. | pound |
| lg | large |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed pratical nurse |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LTCF | long term care facility |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| MDS | minimum data sheet |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| mL | milliliter |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphlococcus aureus |
| MSDS | material safety data sheet |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| n/a | not applicable |
| n/c | no complaints, no call |
| NG, ng | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
| OT | occupational therapy/ist |
| oz | ounce |
| p (with a line of p) | after |
| pc, p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia (analgesic) |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| peri care | perineal care |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| po | by mouth |
| post-op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| per-op | before surgery |
| p.r.n./prn | as needed/necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PT | physical therapy/ist |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | parital weight bearing |
| q (with a line above q) | every |
| q2h, q3h, q4h | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, every 4 hours |
| R, rt | right |
| R | respirations, rectal |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| res. | resident |
| resp. | respirations |
| RF | restrict fluid |
| R.I.C.E | rest, ice, compression, elevatation |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| RR | respiration rate |
| s (with a line above s) | without |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SP | standard precautions |
| spec. | specimen |
| S&S, s/s | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| staph | stahplococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| std. prec | standard precautions |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T., temp | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| U/A, ua | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| VS, vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c, W/C | wheel chair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
Created by:
A.Groh
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