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TCC RCA abbreviation
TCC Resident Care Aide Abbreviation List
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM (am) | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM (bm) | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimetre |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| D/C | discharge |
| dc | discontinue |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DON | director of nursing |
| DOC | director of care |
| drsg | dressing |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroenchephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl (fld) | fluid |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| in | inch |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | litre |
| lab | laboratory |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| lt | left |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc | midnight |
| min | minute |
| mL | millilitre |
| neg | negative |
| nocte | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics /occult blood |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| pc | after meals |
| peds | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| PM (pm) | after noon |
| po (per os) | by mouth |
| post op | post operative |
| preop | preoperataive |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q8h | every 8 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| R | rectal temperature |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| rt | right |
| RBC | red blood cell/ red blood count |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| VS | viatal signs |
| WBC | white blood cell; white blood count |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| wt | weight |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FthWB | feather weight bearing |
| mcg | microgram |
| I.U. | international units |
| OS | left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| gtt | drop |
| ung | ointment |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| Ax | axilla |
| ite | in the ear |
| bte | behind the ear |
| # | fracture |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| MSU | midstream urine |
| AS | left ear |
| AD | right ear |
| AU | both ears |
| approx | approximately |
| max | maximum |
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