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Allied health
Term | Definition |
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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 |