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Medical Terminology
Chap 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | Shortness of Breath. |
| HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat. |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. |
| NAD | No Acute-Distress. -Patient does not display any intense symptoms. |
| CV | CardioVascular |
| RRR | Regular Rate and Rhythm.- Description of normal heart on exam. |
| CTA | Clear to Auscultation.- Description of normal-sounding lungs. |
| WDWN | Well Developed, Well Nourished.- The patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished. |
| A&O | Alert and Oriented.- The patient can answer questions and is aware of what is going on. |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits. Used to indicate normality in body parts, functions, and test results. |