Common CNA abbreviation
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104 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 a with line above | without |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AD | right ear |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Amb | ambulate |
| Amt | amount |
| As tol | as tolerated |
| AU | both ears |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| Bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom priviledges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c with line above | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CATH | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Cl | clear liquid |
| c/o | complains of |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| D/C | discontinue, discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Drsg | dressing |
| ea | each |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FC | foley catheter |
| Gtts | glucose tolerence tests |
| H2O | water |
| HA | hearing aid, headache |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HS | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| HGB | hemoglobin |
| HX | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus |
| IV | intera venous |
| LT(L) | lumbar |
| L | left lumbar |
| LB | pounds |
| LLQ | lower left quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MN | midnight |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependant diabetes-mellitus |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| Noc | night |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | overdose |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OS | mouth |
| OU | over the counter |
| Os | mouth |
| p with line over top | after |
| P | pulse |
| Pc | after meals |
| Per | by, through |
| Pm | afternoon |
| Po | by mouth, orally |
| Prn | when necessary |
| Q | every |
| Qd | everyday |
| Qh | every hour |
| Qid | four times a day |
| Qod | everyother day |
| R | rectal temperature, respiration, right |
| Rt | right |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s with line on top | without |
| ss with line on top | one half |
| S/SX | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapouds enema |
| T | temperature |
| Tab | tablet |
| Tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respriatory infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| Wt | weight |
| X | times |
| adm | admission |
| AS | left ear |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| EMT | emergency medical technition |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
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