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CNA abbrevations
Abbrevations to know for CNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ad lib | As desired |
| amb. or amb | ambulatory |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | Bedside commode |
| cath. or cath | catheter |
| G/c | Geri-chair |
| H.O.B or HOB | Head of bed |
| R.O.M. or ROM | Range of motion |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| amt. or amt | amount |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| ff | frequent fluids |
| H2O | Water |
| I&O | Intake and output |
| IV | Intravenously |
| liq. or liq | liquid |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| ml | milliliter |
| PO | by mouth |
| l | liter |
| nas | no added salt |
| ng | nasogastric |
| ncs | no concentrated sweets |
| g tube | gastrostomy |
| vs | vital signs |
| bp | blood pressure |
| ht | height |
| tpr | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| wt | weight |
| am | morning |
| pm | afternoon |
| od | once daily |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three times daily |
| qid | four times a day |
| °, H, or hr | hour |
| hs | hours of sleep |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qod | every other day |
| stat | immediately |
| a | before |
| p | after |
| B&B | Bowel and bladder |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| c/o | complains of |
| o2 | Oxygen |
| dnr | do not resuscitate |
| mds | minimum data set |
| rai | resident assessment instrument |