Abbreviations Flashcards
Abd
abdomen
a.c.
before meals
AD
Alzheimers Disease
ADA
Americans disabilities act
ADL
Assistance of daily living
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
AHA
American heart association
AIDS
Acquired immunodefiency virus
ALR
Assistant living residence
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amb
Ambulation
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
AP
Apical
ASAP
as soon as possible
ASL
American sign language
bid
Twice a day
BLS
Basic life support
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
BPH
Benign prostate hyperplasia
BRP
Bathroom priviledges
C
Celusis
c
with
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
CBR
Complete bed rest
CCRC
Continuing care retirement community
CDC
Centers for Disease and control prevention
cm
centimeters
CMS
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services
CNA
Certified nursing assistant
c/o
Complaints of
CO2
Carbon dioxide
COPD
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease
CP
Cerebral palsy
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
DD
Development disability
DOA
Dead on arrival
DON
director of nursing
drsg
dressing
Dx
Diagnosis
EKG
Electrocardiogram
EEG
Electroencephlogram
EMS
Emergency medical services
ET
Endrotrachel
F
Fahrenheit
FBAO
Foreign body airway obstruction
FDA
Food and drug adminstration
FOB
Foot of bed
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
GERD
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease