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CNA Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| a (bar) | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL's | Activities of daily living |
| AIDS | Acquired immune-deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | Above knee amputation |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| ax | axillary |
| B&B | bowel and bladder |
| BID | twice a day |
| BKA | Below knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privalages |
| C | Centigrade |
| C (bar) | 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 |
| DC | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| Dx | disagnosis |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| F/U | follow up |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| ft | feet |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastro intestinal |
| gt | one drop |
| GT | Gastronomy tube |
| 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 |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history of |
| hyper | above |
| hypo | below |
| I + O | intake & output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| in | inches |
| inc, | incontinent |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | left or liter |
| LE | lower extremity |
| RLE | Right lower extremity |
| LLE | Left lower extremity |
| Ib | pound |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Liscensed practiced nurse |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| min | minute |
| ml | millimeter |
| 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 known allergies |
| noc. | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | Operating room |
| os | opening or mouth |
| OT | Occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P (bar) | 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 neccessary |
| pt | patient |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| Q | every |
| Q2h | every 2 hours |
| QH | every hour |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| R | Right, rectal or respirations |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| Rx | prescription, treatment |
| S (bar) | Without |
| SBA | stand by assistance |
| SOB | short of breath |
| spec. | specimen |
| stat | immediatly |
| STD | Sexually transmitted disease |
| T | Tempature |
| TB | Turberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tx | treatment |
| UA | urninanalysis |
| UE | Upper Extremity |
| RUE | Right upper extremity |
| LUE | Left upper extremity |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WT | Weight |
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