MHC (10 & 11)a Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
# | pound |
@ | at |
less than | |
> | greater than |
® | rectal |
a | before |
a.c. | before meals |
a.m. | morning |
aa | of each |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACP | acute care panel |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activity of daily living |
amt. | amount |
AROM | active range of motion |
AX | axillary |
BID | two times a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C | Celcius |
ĉ | with |
C | culture & sensitivity |
c/o | complains of |
Ca | calcium |
cal | calorie |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
chem. | chemistry |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
circle with arrow | male |
circle with cross | female |
Cl | chloride |
cm | centimeter |
CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
CN | charge nurse |
CNA | Certified Nursing Aide |
CNS | central nervous system |
CRE | creatinine |
CS | central supply |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DC | discontinue |
DON | director of nurses |
down arrow | decrease |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
Dr. | doctor |
DX | diagnosis |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose & throat |
EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
ER | emergency room |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Fe | iron |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GI lab | gastrointestinal laboratory |
Glu | glucose |
gtt | drop |
GU | genitourinary |
h | hour |
H2O | water |
HCT | hemocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HS | hour of sleep |
I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
K+ | potassium |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lab | laboratory |
lb. | pound |
LE | lower extremity |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
lt. | left |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
lytes | electrolytes |
MD | Medical Doctor |
ME | Medical Examiner |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MICU | medical intensive care unit |
MLT | Medical Lab Technologist |
mm | millimeter |
N/V | nausea & vomiting |
Na | sodium |
NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
NICU | neonatal intensive care unit, neural intensive care unit |
noc | night |
NP | Nurse Practitioner |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O | ova & parasites |
O.D. | right eye |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
O2 | oxygen |
OB-GYN | obstetrics & gynecology, obstetrician-gynecologist |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
OT | Occupational Therapist |
oz. | ounce |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
p.m. | evening |
pˉ | after |
PA | Physician’s Assistant |
pedi | pediatrics |
PO | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PT | Physical Therapist |
PT | physical therapy |
pt. | patient |
q2h | every two hours |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
qod | every other day |
QS | quantity sufficient |
R | respirations |
RBC | red blood count |
RE | right extremity |
RHIT | Registered Health Information Technician |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RMA | Registered Medical Assistant |
RN | Registered Nurse |
ROM | range of motion |
RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
RT | Respiratory Therapist |
RT | respiratory therapy |
RUE | right upper extremity |
Rx | prescription |
ŝ | without |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
sig. | write, to be labeled |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | half |
SSE | soap suds enema |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
strep | streptococcus |
syr | syrup |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
tid | three times a day |
TO | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse and respirations |
tsp. | teaspoon |
UA | urinalysis |
UP | universal precautions |
up arrow | increase |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
v.o. | verbal order |
v.s. | vital signs |
W/C | wheelchair |
WBC | white blood cells |
wt. | weight |
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