Abbreviations Flashcards
AAROM
Assist active range of motions
ABD
Abdomen
ac
Before a meal
ad lib
As desired
ADLs
Activities of daily living
Adm
Admissions, admitted
AED
automated external defibrillator
AKA
Above the knee amputation
Amb
Ambulate, ambulatory
Amt
Amount
AROM
Active range of motion
as tol
As tolerated
Ax
Axillary
Bid
Twice a day
BKA
Below the knee amputation
BLS
Basic life support
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
BR
Bed rest
BRP
Bathroom privileges
BSC
Bedside commode
C
Centigrade, Celsius
Ca
Cancer, calcium
Cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
CBR
Complete bed rest
cc
Cubic centimeter
CHF
Congestive heart failure
cl liq
Clear liquids
c/o
Complains of
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident
dc, d/c
Discontinue
Disch
Discharge
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DOA
Dead on arrival
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOB
Date of birth
drsg
Dressing
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram
ENT
Ears, nose, throat