nurs 130 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
a | before |
ac | before meals |
abd | abdomen |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admitted |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrone |
am | morning |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BCS | bedside commode |
C | Celsius, centigrade |
c | with |
Ca | cancer |
cardio | heart |
cath | catheter |
CC | chief complaint |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CNA | certified nurse assitant |
c/o | complains of |
co2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary diease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cardiovascular accident/ stroke |
CXR | chest x ray |
d/c | discontinue/ discharge |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dr. | doctor |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
EBL | estimated blood loss |
ER | emergency room |
F | Fahrenheit |
Fb | foreign body |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
gtt | drop liquid measurement |
GU | genitor urinary |
Gyn | gynecology |
hemi | half |
hepat | liver |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H&P | history and physical |
HR | heart rate |
Hr/H | hour |
hs | hour of sleep |
ht | height |
hyper | above |
hypo | below |
H2O | water |
i | 1 |
ii | 2 |
iii | 3 |
iv | 4 |
v | 5 |
I&O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
in | inches |
inc | incontinent |
IV | intravenous |
IM | intramuscular |
LE | lower extremity |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LPN | licensed vocational nurse |
L | liter |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
MI | myocardial infarction |
Min | minute |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
naso | nose |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no know allergies |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
O2 | oxygen |
OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
os | opening/mouth |
OOB | out of bed |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
post-op | postoperative |
pre-op | preoperative |
pm | evening |
po | by mouth |
pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
prn | as needed |
pc | after meals |
R | rectal |
RN | registered nurse |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RUE | right upper extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
PROM | passive range of motion |
AROM | active range of motion |
RN | registered nurse |
Rx | prescription, treatment |
sc/sq | subcutaneous |
s | without |
SOB | short of breath |
tab | tablet |
T | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
tsp | teaspoon |
tbsp | tablespoon |
TID | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
UA | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
vs | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
WT | weight |
an up arrow | increase/upper |
a down arrow | decrease/ lower |
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