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CUI C7 abbreviations
CUI C7: common CNA / nursing abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| AC; a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency snydrome |
| AKA | above-the-knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMB; amb | ambulate; ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap; AP | apical |
| BE | barium enema (x-ray) |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| BM; bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c (lowercase, with line over it) | with |
| C | centigrade; Celsius |
| Ca; CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control & Prevention |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant (aka PCT) |
| C/O; c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CS | central service; central supply |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea (difficulty breathing) on exertion |
| DON | director of nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG; EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, & throat |
| ER; ED | emergency room (department) |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl; fld | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h; hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&O | intake & output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| L | left; liter |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| lt | left |
| LVN | licensed vocation nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc | midnight |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| NA | nursing assistant (aka PCT) |
| neg | negative |
| noc | night |
| NPO; npo | nothing by mouth ("nil per os") |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz; Oz | ounce |
| PC; p.c. | after meals ("post cibos") |
| postop; post-op | postoperative; post-operative |
| preop; pre-op | preoperative; pre-operative |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary ("pro re nata") |
| Pt; pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every ("quodque" = each, every) |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, etc. | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, and so on |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | 3x per day |
| R | rectal temperature; respiration; right |
| RBC | red blood cell; red blood count |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| RN | register nurse (YOU!) |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| rt | right |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s (lowercase, with line over it) | without ("sine") |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Spec; spec | specimen |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| stat | at once; immediately ("statim") |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U/A; U/a; u/a | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS; vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell; white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
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