ABREVIATIONS Documentation part I Flashcards by matthew tarzwell

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what does the abbreviation DAT mean?

A

diet as tolerated

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what does the abbreviation FBS mean?

A

fasting blood sugar

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what does the abbreviation # mean?

A

fracture

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what does the abbreviation FWB mean?

A

full weight bearing

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what does the abbreviation HOB mean?

A

head of bed

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what does the abbreviation HNV mean?

A

has not voided

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what does the abbreviation L, Lt. , or L with a circle around it mean?

A

left

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what does the abbreviation NWB mean?

A

non-weight bearing

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what does the abbreviation NYD mean?

A

not yet diagnosed

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what does the abbreviation PWB mean?

A

partial wait bearing

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what does the abbreviation R mean?

A

right

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what does the abbreviation W/C mean?

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wheelchair

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what does the abbreviation a.c. mean?

A

before meals

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what does the abbreviation b.i.d. mean?

A

bi-daily

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what does the abbreviation CVA mean?

A

cerebrovascular accident

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what does the abbreviation HNV mean?

A

has not voided (urine)

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what does the abbreviation R, Rt. , rt , or R with a circle around it mean?

A

right

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what does the abbreviation BM mean?

A

bowel movement

Q

what does the abbreviation BRP mean?

A

bathroom privileges

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what does the abbreviation CBC mean?

A

complete blood count

Q

what does the abbreviation OD mean?

A

once daily

Q

what does the abbreviation q4h mean?

A

every four hours

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what does the abbreviation GI mean?

A

gastrointestinal

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what does the abbreviation hs mean?

A

at night/bed-time

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what does the abbreviation NPO mean?

A

nothing by mouth

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what does the abbreviation qd mean?

A

daily

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what does the abbreviation OT mean?

A

occupational therapy

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what does the abbreviation p.c. mean?

A

after meals

Q

what does the abbreviation po mean?

A

by mouth

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what does the abbreviation qs mean?

A

sufficient quantity

Q

what does the abbreviation prn or ad lib mean?

A

as needed

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what does the abbreviation dc mean?

A

discontinue

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what does the abbreviation qh mean?

A

every hour

Q

what does the abbreviation ij + O mean?

A

intake/output

Q

what does the abbreviation q mean?

A

every

Q

what does the abbreviation stat mean

A

immediately

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what does the abbreviation vs mean?

A

vital signs

Q

what does the abbreviation qid mean?

A

4 times a day