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CNA
abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LE | lower extremity |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LL | left leg |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| lt | left |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LTCF | long-term care facility |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| max | maximum |
| mech soft | mechanical soft |
| meds | medications |
| ML | milliliter |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| AD | Activity Director |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| assist | assistance |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary (under the arm) |
| B | bowel and bladder |
| BB | bed bath |
| bilat | bilateral |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputaion |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest or bathroom |
| BRP | bathroom |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C | Celsius or centigrade |
| cm | centimeter |
| cath | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CMA | certified medication aide |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident ,stroke |
| dep | dependent |
| dept. | department |
| diab | diabetes |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dr. | doctor |
| ext. | extension |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FF | force fluids |
| freq | frequently |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| g/c | geriatric chair |
| H2O | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| hr | hour |
| ht | height |
| I | intake and output |
| isol | isolation |
| PCT | patient care technician |
| pm | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| preop | preoperative |
| prn | as needed |
| prom | passive range of motion |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| quad | quadrant |
| R | rectal or respiration |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| res | resident |
| resp | respirations |
| RL | right leg |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quaderant |
| rm | room |
| RN | registered nurse |
| RNA | restorative nursing assistant |
| ROM | range of motion |
| rt | right |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| sm | small |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| ST | speech therapy |
| stat | immediately |
| Std prec | standard precautions |
| supp | suppository |
| SW | social worker |
| T or temp | temperature |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| Tx | traction, treatment |
| UA or UIA | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WA or WIA | while awake |
| WB | weight bearing |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
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