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BHC Medical Terminol
BHC Pre-CNA Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| Cath | catheter |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| c/o | complains of |
| CRP | cardio pulmonary resucitation |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DNA | co not resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
| H2O | water |
| h | hour |
| hs | hours of sleep |
| ht | height |
| hyper | above or high |
| hypo | below or low |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| Meds | medication |
| ml | milliliter |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by, through |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| q2H | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| R | rectal (always a capital "R") |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s | without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s") |
| stat | immediately |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TRP | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt. | weight |