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Abberviations
Abb. for Skills Health Bowl
| VS | vital signs |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| am, Am | morning |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| ax | axillary |
| B&B | bowel and bladder |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| cal | calorie |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cm | centimeter |
| co, c/o | complains of |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| d | day |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dc | discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ea | each |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| FF | force fluids |
| Fr, Fx | fracture |
| ft | foot |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gm | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| H20 | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H&P | history and physical |
| hr | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ID | identification |
| in | inch |
| IM | intermuscular |
| kg | kilogram |
| (L) | left |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| LTC | long-term care |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MN | midnight |
| mod | moderate |
| N/A | not applicable |
| N/C | no complaints |
| neg | negtive |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| od | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | left eye |
| ou | each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical exam |
| PM | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| (R) | right |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| s, w/o | without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| sm | small |
| SOB | short of breath |
| sol | solution |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| stat | at once |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough, and deep breath |
| tid | three times a day |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temp., pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | traction |
| UA | urinalysis |
| vol | volume |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| yr | year |
Created by:
cmw2007
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