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Term | Definition |
O2 | oxygen |
OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
occ | occasionally |
OOB | out of bed |
OPD | outpatient department |
OR | operating room |
os | mouth |
OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc, p.c. | after meals |
PCA | patient controlled anesthesia |
PEG | percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
per os | by mouth |
peri care | perineal care |
pm, PM | afternoon |
PNS | peripheral nervous system |
p.o. | by outh |
post op | after surgery |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
pos. | positive |
pre op | before sugery |
prep | preparation |
p.r.n. , prn | when necessary |
PROM | passive ranger of motion |
Pt. | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
PWB | partial weight-bearing |
q(line over it) | every |
qh, qhr | every hour |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
q2h, q3h, q4h | every two hours, every three hours, every four hours |
q.i.d. , qid | four times a day |
Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
quad | four, quadriplegic |
R | respirations, right |
R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood cell/count |
reg. | regular |
rehab | rehabilitation |
req. | requisition |
res. | resident |
resp. | respiration |
R.I.C.E. | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (acronym) |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RN | Registered nurse |
R/O | rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
RR | respiratory rate |
rt. | right |
RUE | right upper extremity |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
s(with a line over it ) | without |
ss | one-half |
sm | small |
SNAFU | situation normal, all fouled up (slang) |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
spec. | specimen |
SOB | shortness of breath |
S&S, S/S | signs and symptoms |
SSE | soapsuds enema |
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