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Abbreviations (ALL)
CNA Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| # | number or pound |
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| approx. | approximate |
| as tol. | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | Below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | Bedrest, bathroom |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CA | cancer |
| C/S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| cath | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CRT | Capillary Refill Time |
| CVA | Cerebral Vascular Accident |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DD | Developmentally Disabled |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DQ | Decubitus ulcer |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FH | Family History |
| Foley | Indwelling Urinary Catheter |
| FU | Follow up |
| FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | Full Weight Bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drop |
| h/hr | hour |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| hs/HS | hour of sleep |
| HT/Ht | Height |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| Hx | History |
| I & O | Intake and output |
| IDDM | Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| NIDDM | Non-Insulin Dependent |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | level of conciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| Lt | left |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| MR | Mentally Retarded |
| Na | Sodium |
| NAS | No added salt |
| NCS | No concentrated sweets |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| noc/noct. | night |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| oz | ounce |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| p.c. | after meals |
| per | by or through |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | when necessary |
| pt./Pt | patient |
| PWB | Partial Weight Bearing |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid/QID | 4 times a day |
| qod/QOD | every other day |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| qh | every hour |
| QS | quanity sufficient |
| RACE | Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish |
| R | rectal |
| r/o | rule out |
| RBC | Red blood cell/count |
| resp | respiratory |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| Rx | Prescription |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately/at once |
| supp | suppository |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid/TID | three times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tx | treatment |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| ung. | ointment |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WA | while awake |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| x | times |
| YOB | year of birth |
| < | less than |
| CS | Central Supply |
| DR | Delivery Room |
| EENT | Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat |
| ED/ER | Emergency Department/Emergency Room |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| ICCU | Intensive Cononary Care Unit |
| MRD | Medical Record Department |
| NICU | Newborn Intensive Care Unit |
| Nsy | Nursery |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| OR | Operating Room |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| PARR | Post Anesthetic Recovery Room |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| SICU | Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
| A/O | alert and oriented |
| act. | activity |
| assist. | assistance |
| a | absence or without |
| brady | slow |
| bil | bilateral |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| A/O | alert and oriented |
| act. | activity |
| assist. | assistance |
| a | absence or eithout |
| brady | slow |
| bil. | bilateral |
| BSC | bed side commode |
| c- | with |
| c 0 | centigrade |
| dys | difficult |
| eryth | red |
| fx | fracture |
| F/C | foley catheter |
| ff | force fluids |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| H2O | water |
| hemi | half |
| incont. | Incontinent |
| ml. | milliliter |
| med. | medication |
| OS | left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OU | both eyes |
| poly | many |
| pre | before |
| post | after |
| p | after |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| rt. | right |
| s- | without |
| ss | half |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| tab. | tablet |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| wt. | weight |
| bess | bess |
| bl | bl |
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