CNA abb study Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
@ | at |
ā | |
abd | |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
am | morning |
amb | ambulate (walking) |
amt | amount |
ax | axillary (underarm) |
B&B | bowel and bladder |
BID | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges (resident is allowed to get out of bed and ambulate to bathroom on their own.) |
C | Celsius |
-c | with |
c/o | complains of |
Ca | cancer |
cardio | heart |
cath. | catheter |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | cardiac care unit |
cerebro | brain |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
DC | discontinue |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dr. | doctor |
Dx | diagnosis |
F | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
ft | feet |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
GI | gastro instestinal |
gt | one drop |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
gtt | two drops |
GU | genito-urinary |
gyn | gynecology |
H | hour |
H2O | water |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
hemi | half |
hepat | liver |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HS | hour of sleep, bedtime |
ht | height |
hyper | above |
hypo | below |
I+O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
in | inches |
inc. | incontinent |
IV | intravenous (into blood vessel) |
L with a circle around it | left |
L | liter |
LE | lower extremity |
RLE | right lower extremity (leg) |
LLE | left lower extremity (leg) |
lb | pound |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
MD | medical doctor |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
min | minute |
ml | milliliter |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
NA | nursing assistant |
NAC | nursing assistant certified |
NAR | nursing assistant registered |
naso | nose |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no know allergies |
noc. | at night |
NPO | nothing per os (nothing by mouth) |
O2 | oxygen |
OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
OOB | out of bed |
os | opening or mouth |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounce |
-p | post, after |
pc | after meals |
per | by, through |
pm | evening |
po | per os, by mouth |
post op | after surgery |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
PRN | as necessary |
pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
Q | every |
Q2h | every 2 hours |
QH | every hour |
QID | four times a day |
R | rectal |
® | right |
RN | registered nurse |
ROM | range of motion |
PROM | passive range of motion |
AROM | active range of motion |
-s | without |
SBA | stand by assistance |
SOB | short of breath |
spec. | specimen (sample) |
stat | immediately |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
T | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp | tablespoon |
TID | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
UA | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
RUE | right upper extremity (arm) |
LUE | left upper extremity (arm) |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infrection |
VRE | vancomycin resistant entercococcus |
VS | vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations) |
w/c | wheelchair |
WT | weight |
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