abbreviations Word Scramble
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abbreviation | meaning |
abd | abdomen |
amt | amount |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
BSD | bedside drainage |
c | with |
CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
c/o | complains of |
CTA | clear to auscultation |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
dsg | dressing |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Fx | fracture |
GHWT | good handwashing technique |
GI | gastro |
HA | headache |
HOB | head of bed |
Hx | history |
I&O | intake and output |
KVO | keep vein open |
L or It. | left |
MAE | move all extremities |
ml | milliliter |
NAD | no acute distress |
NCB | no code blue |
NG | nasogastric |
NHP | nursing home placement |
NKA | no known allergies |
npo | nothing by mouth |
N/V Or N&V | nausea and vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
per | by; through |
prn | as needed |
PT | physical therapy; post tibial |
q | every |
qs | quantity sufficient |
R or rt. | right |
Rx | prescription |
s | without |
S.O.B. | shortness of breath |
SP | suprapubic |
TF | tube feeding |
tol | tolerate |
TPR | temperature pulse, respiration |
VS | vital signs |
WA | when awake |
∆ | change |
up arrow | increase |
down arrow | decrease |
♀ | female |
♂ | male |
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