Question | Answer |
ABCD | Airway,Breathing,Circulation,Defibrillation |
abd | abdomen |
ABR | absolute bedrest |
ac,a.c | before meals |
AD | Alzheimer's disease |
ad lib | as desired |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AMA | against medical advice, American Medical Association |
amb | ambulate ,ambulatory |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax. | axillary(armpit) |
BID,b.i.d | two times a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
BPM | beats per minute |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
C (wit line over) | with |
cath | catheter |
CBR | complete bedrest |
C. diff | clostridium difficile |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
ck(wit check) | check |
cl liq | clear liquid |
c/o | complains of, in care if |
CNA | certified nursing assistant |
COPD | chronic obstructive plumonary disease |
CPR | cardioplumonary resuscitation |
CS | central supply |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident , stroke |
CVP | central venous pressure |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DNR | do not resucitate |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr | Doctor |
drsg | dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
EMS | emergency medical service |
exam | examination |
FF | Force fluids |
ft | Foot |
F/U | follow-up |
geri chair | geriatric chair |
hr | hour |
H2O | water |
HBV | hepatitis |
HIPAA | health insurance protability and accountability act |
HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | Head of bed |
HS | Hour of sleep |
Ht | height |
HTN | Hypertension |
Hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
hypo | low, less then normal |
inc | incontinent |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous(within a vein) |
isol | isolation |
L | left |
lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
lg | large |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LTC | long-term care |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
M.D | medical doctor |
MDS | minimum data set |
meds | medication |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minute |
mm HG | millimeters of mercury |
mL | milliliters |
mod | moderate |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus |
MSDS | material safety data sheet |
NA | nursing assistant |
N/C | no complaints, no call |
NG | nasograstic |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NVD | nausea, vomiting and diarrhea |
OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
OOB | out of bed |
OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
oz | ounce |
p(with a dash on top) | after |
pc | after meals |
per os | by mouth |
peri care | perineal care |
PHI | protected health information |
PO | by mouth |
PPE | personal protection equipment |
prn | when necessary |
q(with a dash on top) | every |
qhr | every hour |
qhs | every night at bed time |
q2h
q3h
q4h | every 2 hour
every 3 hour
every 4 hour |
qid | four times a day |
R | right |
R | respiration |
rehab | rehabilitation |
resp | respiration |
RF | restrict fluids |
R/O | rule out |
ROM | respiratory rate |
s(with das on top) | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SP | standard precaution |
spec | specimen |
ss | one-half |
S/S | sings and symptoms |
stat | immediately |
std | standard precaution |
temp | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
tid | 3 times a day |
TLC | tender loving care |
TPR | temperature pulse and respiration |
U/A | urinalysis |
UTI | urinary track infection |
VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
VS | vital sings |
W/C | wheel chair |
wt | weight |
% | percent |
& | and |