abbrevations 3 & 4 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr. | doctor |
drsg | dressing |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG,EKG | elcetrocardiogram |
EEG | elecetroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
ETOH | alchol |
exam | examination |
f` | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
Fl | fluid |
FSDS | fingerstick blood sugar |
ft | foot |
FWB | full weight-bearing |
FYI | for your information |
F/U | follow-up |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
geri chair | geriatric chair |
GI | gastrointestinal |
h, hr | hour |
H2O | water |
H/A | headache |
HBV | hepatitis b virus |
HIV | human immunode-ficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
hypo | low, less than normal |
I | intake & output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
inc | incontinent |
irr.,irrg | irrigation |
isol | isolation |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
L,Lt | left |
lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
LLE | left lower extremity |
Lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LTC | long-term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
M.D. | medical doctor |
meds | medication |
MI | myocardial infraction |
min | minute |
mI | mililiter |
mm Hg | milliliters of mercury |
mod | moderate |
MRSA | `methicillin-resident staphyoccus aureus |
N/A | not applicable |
NA | nursing assistant |
N/C | no call |
neg | negative |
NF | nursing facility |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NWB | non-weight-bearing |
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