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Question 1

DNR M1

Answer 1

Allow natural death with supportive care, symptom management and the provision of comfort. Transfer to higher level of care if patient’s comfort needs are not met in current location.

Symptom ctrl
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer, do not treat conditions reversibly

Question 2

DNR M2

Answer 2

Treat readily reversible medical problems and sustain life if possible within the capacity of the current location of care.

Symptom ctrl, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer

Question 3

DNR M3

Answer 3

Sustain life and reverse medical problems. Transfer to acute care for investigations and treatment, including surgery as required.

Symptom ctrl, site transfer, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU (critical care)

Question 4

DNR C1

Answer 4

Symptom ctrl, ICU, site transfer, treat reversible conditions

No: resuscitation, intubation

Question 5

DNR C2

Answer 5

Everything but resuscitation.

Question 6

CPR C2

Answer 6

Chest compressions, defibrillation, intubation for cardiac arrest.

Question 7

Abd/ abdo

Answer 7

Abdomen / abdominal

Question 8

ACS

Answer 8

acute coronary syndrome

Question 9

AF / AFib

Answer 9

Atrial fibrillation

Question 10

AKI

Answer 10

Acute kidney injury

Question 11

Angina

Answer 11

Pain in chest (decrease O2 to heart tissue)

Question 12

Apex

Answer 12

point of maximal heartbeat in chest

Question 13

ARDS

Answer 13

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 14

ARF

Answer 14

Acute renal failure

Question 15

Ascites

Answer 15

Fluid in peritoneal cavity

Question 16

BPH

Answer 16

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 17

C. Diff

Answer 17

Clostridium difficile: bacteria found in GI tract causing +++ diarrhea

Question 18

Ca

Answer 18

Cancer

Question 19

CABG

Answer 19

Coronary artery bypass graft

Question 20

CAD

Answer 20

Coronary artery disease

Question 21

CAUTI

Answer 21

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

Question 22

CHF

Answer 22

Congestive heart failure

Question 23

CKD

Answer 23

Chronic kidney disease

Question 24

COPD, COPDE

Answer 24

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (exacerbated)

Bronchitis/emphysema/asthma

Question 25

CVA

Answer 25

cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

Question 26

CRF

Answer 26

Chronic renal failure

Question 27

DDD

Answer 27

Degenerative disc disease

Question 28

DM

Answer 28

Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2)

DMT1/DMT2

Question 29

DTs

Answer 29

Delirium tremens

Question 30

DVT

Answer 30

Deep vein thrombosis

Question 31

Dysphagia

Answer 31

Difficulty swallowing

Question 32

Dyspnea

Answer 32

Shortness of breath

Question 33

ESRD

Answer 33

End-stage renal disease

Question 34

EtOH abuse

Answer 34

Alcohol abuse

Question 35

Fx / #

Answer 35

Fracture

Question 36

GERD

Answer 36

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 37

GIB

Answer 37

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 38

UGIB

Answer 38

Upper gastrointestinal bleed

Question 39

GU

Answer 39

Genitourinary

Question 40

HAIs

Answer 40

Healthcare associated infections

Question 41

HAP

Answer 41

Health care acquired pneumonia

Question 42

HF

Answer 42

Heart failure

Question 43

HOH

Answer 43

Hard of hearing

Question 44

HTN

Answer 44

Hypertension

Question 45

IDDM

Answer 45

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 46

Ishemia

Answer 46

Lack of blood to tissue

Question 47

LLL

Answer 47

Left lower lobe of lung

Question 48

LLQ

Answer 48

Left lower quadrant of abdomen

Question 49

LUL

Answer 49

left upper lobe of lung

Question 50

…megaly

Answer 50

Enlargement of organ (ie: hepatomegaly)

Question 51

Mets

Answer 51

Metastasis

Question 52

MI

Answer 52

Myocardial infarction

Question 53

MRSA

Answer 53

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 54

NIDDM

Answer 54

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 55

OA / RA

Answer 55

Osteoarthritis / rheumatoid arthritis

Question 56

OCD

Answer 56

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Question 57

OP

Answer 57

Osteoporosis

Question 58

OSA

Answer 58

Obstructive sleep apnea

Question 59

Pallor

Answer 59

Pale colour to skin

Question 60

PE

Answer 60

Pulmonary embolus

Question 61

PNA

Answer 61

Pneumonia

Question 62

PVD

Answer 62

Peripheral vascular disease

Question 63

RLL

Answer 63

Right lower lobe of lung

Question 64

RLQ

Answer 64

Right lower quadrant of abdomen

Question 65

RML

Answer 65

Right middle lobe of lung

Question 66

RUL

Answer 66

Right upper lobe of lung

Question 67

RUQ

Answer 67

Right upper quadrant of abdomen

Question 68

SBO

Answer 68

Small bowel obstruction

Question 69

SOB

Answer 69

Shortness of breath

Question 70

SOBOE

Answer 70

Shortness of breath on exertion

Question 71

SP

Answer 71

Suprapubic

Question 72

Syncope

Answer 72

Fainting

Question 73

TIA

Answer 73

Transient ischemic attack

Question 74

TURP

Answer 74

Transurethral resection of the prostate

Question 75

UTI

Answer 75

Urinary tract infection

Question 76

Vertigo

Answer 76

Dizziness

Question 77

VRE

Answer 77

Vancomycin resistant enterococcus

Question 78

VTE

Answer 78

Venous thromboembolism

Question 79

WOB

Answer 79

Work of breathing

Question 80

A&O x3

Answer 80

Alert and oriented, x3

Question 81

AAT

Answer 81

Activity as tolerated

Question 82

ABx

Answer 82

Antibiotics

Question 83

ac

Answer 83

Before meals (referring to meds)

Question 84

ACP

Answer 84

Advanced care planning

Question 85

Ad lib

Answer 85

As desired

Question 86

ADLs

Answer 86

Activities of daily living

Question 87

ALC

Answer 87

Alternate level of care

Question 88

AM

Answer 88

Morning

Question 89

Amt

Answer 89

Amount

Question 90

AROs

Answer 90

Antibiotic resistant organisms

Question 91

AVB

Answer 91

Aggressive violent behaviour

Question 92

Ax

Answer 92

Axilla (under the arm)

Question 93

BID

Answer 93

Bis in die (twice a day)

Question 94

BM

Answer 94

Bowel movement

Question 95

BMI

Answer 95

Body mass index

Question 96

BP

Answer 96

Blood pressure

Question 97

BR

Answer 97

Bathroom

Question 98

BRP

Answer 98

Bathroom privileges

Question 99

BW

Answer 99

Blood work

Question 100

Bx

Answer 100

Biopsy

Question 101

C/

Answer 101

With

Question 102

C/o

Answer 102

Complaint of

Question 103

CAM

Answer 103

Confusion assessment method
Or
Complementary and alternative medicine

Question 104

Cap

Answer 104

Capsule

Question 105

cc

Answer 105

Cubic centimetre
Or
With meals

Question 106

CF

Answer 106

Clear fluids

Question 107

CIWA

Answer 107

Clinical institute withdrawal assessment (reference to alcohol)

Question 108

CL

Answer 108

Ceiling lift

Question 109

cm

Answer 109

Centimetre

Question 110

CM

Answer 110

Commode chair

Question 111

Comp

Answer 111

Compound

Question 112

CPAP

Answer 112

Continuous positive airway pressure

machine for OSA-obstructive sleep apnea

Question 113

CT

Answer 113

Chest tube

Question 114

D/C

Answer 114

Discontinued
Or
Discharged

Question 115

DAT

Answer 115

Diet as tolerated

Question 116

DB

Answer 116

Disposable brief

Question 117

DB & C

Answer 117

Deep breathing and coughing

Question 118

DNA

Answer 118

Do not acknowledge (patient does not want his/her name made obvious)

Question 119

DNR / DNAR

Answer 119

Do not resuscitate / do not attempt resuscitation

Question 120

Dx

Answer 120

Diagnosis

Question 121

EC

Answer 121

Enteric coated

Question 122

EDD

Answer 122

Estimated discharge date

Question 123

EF

Answer 123

Ejection fraction (helps diagnose the state of the heart’s left ventricle)

Question 124

Elix

Answer 124

Elixir

Question 125

FF

Answer 125

Full fluid (diet)

Question 126

FTT

Answer 126

Failure to thrive

Question 127

FWB

Answer 127

Full weight bearing

Question 128

GCS

Answer 128

Glasgow Coma scale

Question 129

gm

Answer 129

Gram

Question 130

gtt

Answer 130

Drop

Question 131

h/hr

Answer 131

Hour

Question 132

HFFM

Answer 132

High-flow face mask (oxygen therapy)

Question 133

HOB

Answer 133

Head of bed

Question 134

HR

Answer 134

Heart rate

Question 135

hs

Answer 135

Hora somni (before bed)

Question 136

ht

Answer 136

Height

Question 137

Hx

Answer 137

History of

Question 138

I&O

Answer 138

Intake and output (ins and outs)

Question 139

IADLs

Answer 139

Instrumental activities of daily living

Question 140

IM

Answer 140

Intramuscular route for injection

Question 141

IU

Answer 141

International unit

Question 142

IV / IVF

Answer 142

Intravenous route for administering fluids, blood products, medications

Question 143

kg

Answer 143

Kilogram

Question 144

L

Answer 144

Litre

Question 145

LBM

Answer 145

Last bowel movement

Question 146

Liq

Answer 146

Liquid

Question 147

LOC

Answer 147

Level of consciousness

Question 148

lpm

Answer 148

Litres per minute (O2)

Question 149

LTC

Answer 149

Long term care

Question 150

MAiD

Answer 150

Medical assistance in dying

Question 151

mcg

Answer 151

Microgram

Question 152

MDI

Answer 152

Metered dose inhaler

Question 153

MDROs

Answer 153

Multi-drug resistant organisms

Question 154

Meds

Answer 154

Medications