click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
N201 Review for N314
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In what order should events be documented? | sequential |
| Should opinions be included in nursing documentation? | no |
| When should a nursing action be documented? | -never before completed -ASAP |
| clinical judgement | opinion or conclusion after analyzing information |
| a.c. | before food |
| a.m. | before noon |
| amb | ambulatory |
| Abd. | abdomen |
| ad lib. | as much as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| b.i.d. | twice daily |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BM | bowel movement |
| c. | with |
| cap. | capsule |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| fx | fracture |
| gtt. or guttae | drops |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| HA | headache |
| h/o | history of |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hx | history |
| i.c. | between meals |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inf | infusion |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| I/O | intake and output |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| n. or nocte | at night |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| n/v | nausea and vomiting |
| Neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| O2 | oxygen |
| p.c. | after food |
| pm | afternoon |
| p.r.n. | when required |
| PE | physical exam |
| PMH | past medical history |
| Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q.i.d. | four times daily |
| q12h | every 12 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| Rx | take |
| r/o | rule out |
| ROS | review of systems |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SL | sublingual |
| stat. | immediately |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Sx | symptoms |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| t.i.d. | three times daily |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |