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Nursing Assistant
Nursing assistant abbreviations G - T
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| g or G | gram |
| G/C, Geri-chair | Geriatric chair |
| ga | gauge |
| gal | gallon |
| garg | gargle |
| gastro- | stomach |
| GB | ballbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GM or gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| grad | by degrees |
| GRAS | generally recognized as safe |
| Grav (I, II,...etc.) | number of pregnancies, gravida |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| gt | drop |
| gt/gtt | drop/drops |
| gtt | drop(s) |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| G-Tube | gastric feed tube/ gastrostomy tube |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GUIAC | HEMOCULT |
| guttat | drop by drop |
| GYN or gyn | gynecological |
| H & H | hematocrit & hemoglobin |
| H & P | history and physical |
| H, hr. | hour, hours |
| h.s. | hour of sleep , at bedtime |
| H/A | headache |
| h/o | history of |
| h; hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HA, H/A | headache |
| HAL | hyperalimentation |
| HAP | hospital acquired pneumonia |
| Hb or Hbg | hemoglobin |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCT or Hct | hematocrit |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| hema-, hem-, hemo- | blood |
| hemi- | 1/2, one side |
| HEPA | high efficiency particulate air filter/mask |
| hetero- | different |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb or HGB | Hemoglobin |
| HHD | healthy heart diet |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HL | heparin lock |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HOB or hob, H.O.B. | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| homo- | same |
| hor. decub. | bedtime |
| hosp. | hospital |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| hr | hour |
| HR | heart rate |
| HS or hs (do not use) | hour of sleep/bedtime |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| HT or ht or Ht | height |
| HTN or Htn or htn | hypertension |
| hx or HX or Hx | history |
| hyper | above normal or high,too fast, rapid |
| hypo | below or low , les than normal |
| I & O | intake and output |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IBW | ideal body weight |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | indentification; intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mettitus |
| ii | two |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| in. d | daily |
| inc | incontinent |
| inc. | incision |
| INF | interferon |
| int | internal |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| irrig | irrigate, irrigation |
| IRV | inspiratory reserve volume |
| IS | incentive spirometer |
| isol | isolation |
| IUD | intra-uterine device |
| IUFD | intrauterine fetal death |
| IV | Intraveneous |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| IVP | intravenous push (do not use to mean IV piggyback) |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| J | joule |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Org. (on accreditation of healthcare organizations ) |
| JVD | jugular vein distention |
| K+ | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray) |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| KVO; TKO | keep vein open; to keep open |
| l | liter |
| L (with circle around), L, lt. | Left; |
| L 1-5 | lumbar vertebrae or nerves |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| L/E | lower extremities |
| l/min | liters per minute |
| lab | laboratory |
| LAT, lat | lateral |
| lb; lbs. | pound |
| LBW | low birth weight |
| LD | lethal dose |
| LDH | low dose hepron |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| leuko- | white |
| lg | large |
| LGA | large for gestational age |
| lig | ligament |
| lipo- | fat |
| liq. Or liq | liquid |
| litho- | stone |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLM | LOW LEVEL MONITORING |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant (abdomen) |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| lmp | lower extremity/lupus |
| LOC | level of conciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPM | liter per minute |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LR | LACTATED RINGERS |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LTD | lowest tolerated dose |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| lymphs | lymphocytes |
| macro- | large |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| maew | move all extremities well |
| mal- | bad |
| man. prim. | first thing in the morning |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| MDS | Minimum Data Set |
| MED | minimum effective dose |
| med , meds | medication |
| Med. | medical, medicine |
| mega- | large |
| melano- | black |
| mEq or MEQ | millequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| micro- | small |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| MID | minimum ineffective dose |
| milli- | 1/1000 |
| min | minute |
| minum | minum |
| misc | miscellaneous |
| mist. | mixture |
| ml ,mL,ML | millileter(s) |
| MLD | minimum lethal dose |
| mm | millimeter |
| MM | mucous membrane |
| mm Hg | millimeter of mercury |
| mMol | millimole |
| MN | midnight |
| mo | month |
| mod. | moderate |
| mono- | single |
| mor. dict. | as directed |
| mor. sol. | as accustomed |
| MPC | maximum permitted concentration |
| mr | millroentgen |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| multi- | many |
| My | myopia |
| myo- | muscle |
| n | nerve |
| N&V ,N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| n.b. | note well |
| N.K.D.A. | no known drug allergies |
| N.P.O. | nothing by mouth |
| n.r. | do not repeat |
| N.T. | nasotracheal |
| N/A , n/a | not applicable |
| N/C | no complaints |
| N/C | No call |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NA | Nursing Assistant |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NAD | no apparent distress |
| NAFLD | NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NASH | NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATO HEPATITIS |
| NB | newborn |
| NC | Nasal cannula |
| NCB | no code blue |
| nCi | nanocurie |
| NCS | no concentrated sweets |
| necro- | dead |
| neg | negative |
| neo- | new |
| nephro- | kidney |
| neuro- | nerve |
| NF | Nursing Facility |
| NG tube or NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NG; N/G | nasogastric |
| NH | nursing home |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mettitus |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NKA or NKDA | no known allergies or no known drug allergies |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NMR | nuclear magnetic resonance |
| nn | nerves |
| NOC or noc | Night |
| noct. | nighttime |
| noct. maneq. | night and morning |
| nocto- | night |
| normo- | normal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NR | no refil |
| NS | NORMAL SALINE |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | asprin |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NSTEMI | NON ST ELEVATED MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION |
| nulli- | none |
| NVD | normal vaginal delivery |
| NWB | Non-weight bearing |
| O | None or negative |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.J. | orange juice |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| o; os | orally; by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconcillation Act |
| occ | occasionally |
| od | overdose |
| OD , od | Right eye |
| oint | ointment |
| oligo- | scanty, deficient |
| om. mane vel noc. | every morning or night |
| omn. hor. | every hour |
| omn. noc. | every night |
| OOB | out of bed (up and about) |
| OP | outpatient |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| os | mouth/opening |
| OS | left eye |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| osteo- | bone |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p (with line on top) | after |
| P, p | melting point |
| p.c. (with line on top) | after meals |
| P.D. | postural drainage |
| P.E. | physical exam |
| P.I. | present illness |
| P.M. , pm, p.m. | after noon |
| p.o. ,PO | by mouth , orally |
| p.r. | throught the rectum |
| P.T.A. | prior to admission |
| p.v. | through the vagina |
| PA | posteroanterior;pernicious anemia |
| Papsmear | Papanicolaou smear |
| part. vic. | in divided doses |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PCT | patient care technician |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PD | interpupillary distance |
| PE | physical exam |
| PE | pulmonary embolus |
| PEARL | pupil equal and reactive to light |
| PEEP | positive and expiratory pressure |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PEG | Percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
| PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
| per | by or through |
| per os | by mouth |
| Peri care | Perineal Care |
| PERLA | pupils equal, react to light accommodation |
| PERRL | pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accomodations |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PH | past history |
| pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| phlebo- | vein |
| PI | present illness/previous illness |
| PICC | perioherally inserted central catheter |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| pil. | pill |
| PKU | phenyldetonuria |
| PMH | Past Medical History or previous medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impluse |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| po , PO | by mouth |
| POD | postoperative day |
| poly- | many, much |
| pos | positive |
| post- | after |
| Post , post | posterior |
| postop. | post-operative; after surgery |
| PP | postpartum |
| PP | post prandial |
| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar (sugar level following a meal) |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pr | By rectum |
| PRBC | PACKED RED BLOOD CELLS |
| pre- | before |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| prep | prepare for |
| Prep. | preparation, prepare |
| primi- | first |
| PRN , prn, p.r.n. | as needed ,when ever necessary |
| pro- | before; in front of |
| PROM | Passive Range of Motion |
| psuedo- | false |
| psych- | mind |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| Pt , pt | patient |
| PTD | prior to discharge |
| PUD | Peptic ulcer Disease |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | Partal weight Bearing |
| pyo- | puss |
| pyo- | pus |
| q (with line on top) | every |
| q.i.d., qid, QID | four times a day |
| q.l. | as much as wanted |
| q.p. | as much as desired |
| q.s. ,qs | as much as needed ,quantity sufficient |
| q.v. | as much as you please |
| q2h | every two hours (can be any number) ; q3h - every 3 hrs; q4h-every 4 hrs |
| q4h | every four hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qh, qhr | every hour |
| qhs (do not use) | every night/at bedtime |
| qns | quantitiy not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qoutid. | daily |
| qpm | every evening |
| QS, Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
| qt | quart |
| qt | quart |
| quad | four ,quadriplegic |
| quadri- | 4 |
| ques | question |
| r | rectal |
| R , resp | respirations |
| R (circled) ,R; rt. | right |
| R.I.C.E | Rest, Ice,Compression, Elevation |
| R.L.Q. | right lower quadrant (abdomen) |
| R/A | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| r/o or R/O | rule out |
| rad | radiation absorbed dose |
| RAI | Resident Assessment Instrument |
| RAI | radioactive iodine |
| Rbc | red blood cells |
| RBC | red blood cell count |
| RD | registered dietician |
| RDA | recommended daily |
| RE | right eye |
| re- | do again |
| Reg , reg. | regular |
| Rehab | rehabilitaion |
| Req. | requisition |
| RES, res | Resident |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe of lung |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM , R.O.M. | Range of Motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RQ | respiratory quotient |
| RR | recovery room; respiratory rate |
| RT | radiation therapy/respiratory therapy |
| RTO | return to office |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant (abdomen) |
| RX or rx | treatment or prescription |
| S | mark |
| s (with line on top), w/o | without |
| S. | sacral |
| S.E. | standard error |
| s.o.s. | if necessary |
| S/P | status post |
| S/P | no change after |
| S/S , S&S | signs and symptoms |
| S1-5 | sacral vertebra |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| SBA | stand by assist |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| SC or SQ or sc, sq, or sc ,s.q. | subcutaneous |
| SCC | SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA |
| SCD | sequential compression device |
| SDH | SUDURAL HEMATOMA |
| semi- | half |
| semih. | half an hour |
| sero-sang | sero-sanguinous |
| SGA | small for gestational age |
| SICU | surgical intensive care |
| Sig | directions |
| SIRS | systemic inflammatory response syndrome |
| SL | sublingual |
| Sl | slight |
| SLP | speech language, Pathology |
| sm | small |
| SNAFU | Situation Normal , all fouled up |
| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| sono | sonogram |
| SOS | May Repeat |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| spec. | specimen |
| SPECT | single photon emission computed tomography |
| sph | spherical |
| spt. | spirit |
| SR | sustained release |
| SR | side rail |
| ss | One half |
| SS | soapsuds |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| st. | let it stand |
| Staph | Staphylococcus |
| STAT, Stat, stat | immediately ,at once |
| STD or STI | sexually transmitted disease or infection |
| std. prec | Standard precautions |
| STEMI | ST ELEVATED MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION |
| stoma- | mouth |
| Streph | Streptococcus |
| STU | skin test unit |
| supp | suppository |
| Surg , surg. | surgery |
| susp | suspension |
| Sx | symptoms |
| sym | symmetrical |
| syr | syrup |
| T , temp. | temperature |
| T&A | tolnisllectomy & adnoidectomy |
| T, C, DB | turn, cough, deep breat |
| t.d.s. | to be taken three times daily |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| t.o. | telephone order |
| T/C | type and cross |
| T1-12 | thoracic vertebra |
| tab | tablet |
| tachy- | fast, quick |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TBA | to be absorbed |
| TBI | TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY |
| TBSA | total body surface area |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough, and deep breath |
| Te | tetanus |
| TEE | TRANSESOPHOGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM |
| tendo- | tendon |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| thrombo- | clot |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron binding capacity |
| TID , tid | Three (3) times per day |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TO | TELEPHONE ORDER |
| tol | tolerated |
| TOP , top | topical |
| tPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| Tr or tinct | tincture ( a little bit) |
| tri- | 3 |
| TSD | time since death |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TUR | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| TWE | Tap water enema |
| tx | traction |
| Tx, tx | treatment |
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