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CNA ABBREVIATIONS
Commonly used Abbreviations
| ABBREVIATION | MEANING |
|---|---|
| abd | Abdomen |
| ac | Before Meals |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ad lib | As Desired |
| Adm (adm) | Admitted or Admission |
| AM (am) | Morning |
| amb | Ambulatory |
| amt | Amount |
| ap | Apical |
| approx | Approximately |
| bid | Twice a Day |
| BM (bm) | Bowel Movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| c | With |
| C | Centigrade |
| Ca | Cancer |
| Cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| c/o | Complains of |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke |
| dc (d/c) | Discontinue |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| drsg | Dressing |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG (EKG) | Electrocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| FF | Force Fluids |
| fld | Fluid |
| ft | Foot or Feet |
| gal | Gallon |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| h (hr) | Hour |
| H2O | Water |
| HS (hs) | Hour of Sleep |
| ht | Height |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| in | Inch |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| L | Liter |
| Lab | Laboratory |
| lb | Pound |
| liq | Liquid |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant |
| LVN/LPN | Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
| meds | Medications |
| mid noc | Midnight |
| min | Minute |
| ml | Milliliter |
| NA | Nursing Assistant |
| neg | Negative |
| nil | None |
| no | Number |
| noc | Night |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| OJ | Orange Juice |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| OR | Operating Room |
| Ord | Orderly |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| oz | Ounce |
| PAR | Post anesthesia Room |
| pc | After Meals |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| per | By, Through |
| PM (pm) | After Noon |
| po (per os) | By mouth |
| postop (post op) | Postoperative |
| preop (pre op) | Preoperative |
| prep | Preparation |
| prn | When Necessary |
| Pt (pt) | Patient |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| q | Every |
| qd | Every Day |
| qh | Every Hour |
| q2h, q3h, q4h | Every 2 Hours, Every 3 Hours, Every 4 Hours |
| qhs | Every Night at Bedtime |
| qid | Four Times a Day |
| qod | Every Other Day |
| R | Rectal Temperature |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant |
| s | Without |
| Spec (spec) | Specimen |
| SSE | Soap Suds Enema |
| stat | At Once, Immediately |
| surg | Surgery |
| tbsp | Tablespoon |
| tid | Three Times a Day |
| TLC | Tender Loving Care |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| U/a (U/A, u/a) | Urinalysis |
| VS (vs) | Vital Signs |
| WBC | White Blood Count |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
| wt | Weight |
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