EKG Abbreviations Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | certified nurse assistant |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| K | potassium |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| OR | operating room |
| PRN | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | once a day |
| qid | four times a day |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Stat | immediately |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
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