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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BE | Barium enema |
| abd | abdomen |
| bid | twice a day |
| al | assisted living |
| am | morning |
| arom | active range of motion |
| approx | approxmantly |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| bm | bowel movement |
| abr | absolute bed rest |
| ax | axillary |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| bka | below knee amputation |
| adm | admission |
| bld | blood |
| aka | above knee amputation |
| amt | amount |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| bp | blood pressure |
| br | bed rest |
| amb | ambulatory |
| ap | apical |
| aids | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| adl | activities of daily living |
| brp | bathroom privileges |
| bs | blood sugar |
| bsc | beside commode |
| -- c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| ca | cancer |
| cs | central supply |
| cabg | Coronary artery bypass grafting |
| cath | catheter |
| cbc | complete blood count |
| cbr | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| ccu | coronary care unit |
| cdc | centers for disease control |
| chf | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cms | circulation motion sensation |
| cna | certified nursing assistant |
| cns | central nervous system |
| c/o | complaints of |
| copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| cpr | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| cva | cerebrovascular accident |
| dat | diet as tolerated |
| dm | diabetes mellitus |
| dnr | do not resuscitate |
| cal | calorie |
| EENT | eye,ear,nose, throat |
| Doe | dyspnea on exertion |
| Doa | dead on arrival |
| dob | date of birth |
| don | director of nursing |
| dr. | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| dvt | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ecg,ekg | electrocardiogram |
| er | emergency room |
| etoh | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| f | Fahrenheit |
| fbs | fasting blood sugar |
| ff | force fluids |
| fl, fld | fluid |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| fwb | full weight bearing |
| fyi | for your information |
| f/u | follow up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| gi | gastrointestinal |
| gb | gallbladder |
| gu | genitourinary |
| Fuo | fever of unknown origin |
| hx | history |
| hr | hour |
| h2o | water |
| h/a | headache |
| hbv | hepatitis B virus |
| hiv | human immunodeficiency virus |
| hob | head of bed |
| hoh | hard of hearing |
| ht | height |
| htn | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal |
| hypo | low less than normal |
| i&o | intake and output |
| icu | intensive care unit |
| inc | incontinent |
| irr | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| iv | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| I | liter |
| L, Lt | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LLe | left lower extremity |
| Lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | Long term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| Min | minute |
| ML | milliliter |
| MM Hg | Milliliters of mercury |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus |
| N/A | Not applicable |
| NA | nurse assistant |
| N/C | no call |
| Neg | negative |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NWB | Non weight bearing |
| noc | night |
| OB | obstetric |
| o2 | oxygen |
| obra | omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| occ | Occasionally |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | mouth |
| OSHA | Occupational safety and health administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P | after |
| Pc | after meals |
| pca | patient controlled anesthesia |
| PEG | percutaneous enteral gastronomy |
| Per os | by mouth |
| peri care | perineal care |
| pm | afternoon |
| pns | peruoheral nervous system |
| P.O | by mouth |
| Post op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pos | positive |
| peds | pediatric |
| pre op | before surgrey |
| prep | preperation |
| prn | when necessary |
| prom | passive range of motion |
| pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pvd | peripheral vascular disease |
| pwd | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
| q.s | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four, quadriplegic |
| r-rectal | respiration's, right |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood count |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req | requisition |
| res | resident |
| rr | recovery room |
| resp | respiration |
| R.I.C.E | rest, ice, compression, Elevation |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| rt. | right |
| RUE | Right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| _ s | without |
| ss | one half |
| sm | small |
| SNAFU | situation, normal, all fouled up |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| spec | specimen |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| S/S | Signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| std | sexually transmitted diseases |
| std pred | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T. | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| T,c,db | turn, cough and deep breath |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| T.i,d | three times a day |
| tlc | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| tpr | temperature, pulse, and respiration's |
| twe | tap water enema |
| Tx | traction, treatment |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| Unk | unknown |
| uri | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| abd | abdomen |
| abr | absolute bedrest |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| adl | activities of daily living |
| afb | acid fast bacillus |
| aids | aquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Be | barium enema |
| C | caesarian |
| aka | above knee amputation |
| al | assisted living |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx | approximately |
| arom | active range of motion |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | two times a day |
| bka | below knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| bm | bowel movement |
| bp | blood pressure |
| br | bedrest |
| brp | bathroom privileges |
| bs | blood sugar |
| bsc | bedside commode |
| _ c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| ca | cancer |
| CS | central supply |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| cath | catheter |
| cbc | complete blood count complete bed rest |
| cbr | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| ccu | coronary care unit |
| cdc | centers for disease control |
| chf | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cms | circulation motion sensation |
| cna | certified nursing assistant |