Abbreviations Flashcards
NAS
no added salt
NPO
nothing by mouth
DAT
diet as tolerated
CF
clear fluids
FF
full fluids
N/G
nasogastric tube
GT
gastrostomy tube
D/C
discharge
Rx
prescription
RMO
requisition made out
EC
entered computer
EO
entered order
ROM
range of motion
NWM
non weight bearing
FWB
full weight bearing
Tx
treatment
PT
physiotherapist
OT
occupational therapist
AAT
activity as tolerated
BR
bed rest
BRP
bathroom privileges
PWB
partial weight bearing
DB&C
deep breathing & coughing
od
daily
I&O
intake and output
PAR
post anesthetic recovery
CBI
continues bladder irrigation
NS
normal saline
ABD
abdominal
Xm
cross match
G&S
group and screen
TKVO
to keep vein open
IV
intravenous
NVS
neuro vital signs
VSR
vital signs routine
T
temperature
P
pulse
RP
respiratory rate
BP
blood pressure
CBR
complete bed rest
EKG/ECG
electrocardiogram
PRBC
packed red blood cells
LFT
liver function test
BMI
body mass index
CHO
carbohydrate
RD
registered dietitian
CPT
Chest percussion therapy
CPAP
continues positive airway pressure
ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
HCN
home care nursing
LTC
long term care
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LUQ
left upper quadrant
RUQ
right upper quadrant
RLQ
right lower quadrant
HR
heart rate
SSU
short stay unit
AMA
against medical advice
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
OR
operating room
FNS
food and nutrition services
CMS
circulation, motion, sensation
BPM
beats per minute