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CNA abb study
CNA abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| ā | |
| abd | |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulate (walking) |
| amt | amount |
| ax | axillary (underarm) |
| B&B | bowel and bladder |
| BID | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges (resident is allowed to get out of bed and ambulate to bathroom on their own.) |
| C | Celsius |
| -c | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| Ca | cancer |
| cardio | heart |
| cath. | catheter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| cerebro | brain |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| DC | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| ft | feet |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastro instestinal |
| gt | one drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt | two drops |
| GU | genito-urinary |
| gyn | gynecology |
| H | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| hemi | half |
| hepat | liver |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| hyper | above |
| hypo | below |
| I+O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| in | inches |
| inc. | incontinent |
| IV | intravenous (into blood vessel) |
| L with a circle around it | left |
| L | liter |
| LE | lower extremity |
| RLE | right lower extremity (leg) |
| LLE | left lower extremity (leg) |
| lb | pound |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| NAC | nursing assistant certified |
| NAR | nursing assistant registered |
| naso | nose |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| noc. | at night |
| NPO | nothing per os (nothing by mouth) |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | opening or mouth |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| -p | post, after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by, through |
| pm | evening |
| po | per os, by mouth |
| post op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| PRN | as necessary |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| Q | every |
| Q2h | every 2 hours |
| QH | every hour |
| QID | four times a day |
| R | rectal |
| ® | right |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| -s | without |
| SBA | stand by assistance |
| SOB | short of breath |
| spec. | specimen (sample) |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| RUE | right upper extremity (arm) |
| LUE | left upper extremity (arm) |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infrection |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant entercococcus |
| VS | vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations) |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WT | weight |
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