Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
ANT
Anterior
ABD
Abdomen
A&O
Alert and oriented (x3 to people, place and time)
A&P
Anterior and posterior
AV
Atrioventricular
BL
Bilateral
BLE
Bilateral lower extremities
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
BS
Blood sugar
Breath sounds
Bowel sounds
BSA
Body surface area
BUS
Bartholin, urethra, and Skene’s glands (external genitalia)
C1, C2…
1st cervical vertebra, 2nd cervical vertebra…
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CTA
Clear to auscultation
CVA
Costovertebral angle
CVAT
Costovertebral angle tenderness
Cx
Cervix
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
ENMT
Ears, nose, mouth, throat
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sed rate)
EtOH
Alcohol
FB
Foreign body
GI
Gastrointestinal
GU
Genitourinary
HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
HR
Heart rate
IM
Intramuscular
IV
Intravenous
LLE
Left lower extremitity
LUE
Left upper extremity
LUL
Left upper lobe (lung)
LLL
Left lower lobe (lung)
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
LS
Lumbar spine
LSS
Lumbar/sacral spine
LSB
Left sternal boarder
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
LMP
Last menstrual period
MS
Musculoskeletal
MCL
Medial collateral ligament
MCP
Metacarpal phalange
NAD
No acute distress
NAP
No acute process
NL
Normal
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
OD
Right eye
OS
Left eye
OU
Both eyes
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
ROM (FROM)
Range of motion (full range of motion)
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
RR
Respiratory rate
SF
Spinal fluid
SIJ
Sacroiliac joint
SOB
Shortness of breath
SQ
Subcutaneous
SR
Sinus rhythm
ST
Sore throat
T&A
Tonsils and adenoids
TM
Tympanic membrane
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
VA
Visual acuity
WDWN
Well developed well nourished
WNL
Within normal limits