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CCC CNA class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulatory |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privilges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| cath. | catheter |
| G/C | geri chair |
| hob | head of bed |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SOA | short of air |
| W/C | wheel chair |
| as | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| amt | amount |
| FF | frequent fluids |
| I&O | input and output |
| IV | intravenously |
| liq. | liquid |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| mL | milliliter |
| PO | by mouth |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NCS | no concentrated Sweets |
| VS | vital signs |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| ht | height |
| wt | weight |
| TPR | temperture, pulse, respiration |
| am | morning |
| pm | afternoon |
| OD | once daily |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three time a day |
| qid | four times a day |
| h | hour |
| hs | hours of sleep |
| PRN | whenever necessary |
| 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 |
| Sr | side rail |
| PT | physical therapy |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| Slp | speech language pathologist |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| D/C | discontinue |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Fx | fracture |
| dx | diagnosis |
| R | right |
| L | left |
| ventral | front side |
| doral | back side |
| SAP | standard anotomical position |