Assessment Terms Flashcards
1
Q
AAO:
A
awake, alert, oriented
2
Q
AKA:
A
above-knee amputation
3
Q
AMS:
A
altered mental status
4
Q
BKA:
A
below-knee amputation
5
Q
BM:
A
bowel movement
6
Q
BP:
A
blood pressure
7
Q
BPM:
A
beats per minute
8
Q
BS:
A
bowel sounds
9
Q
CVC:
A
central venous catheter
10
Q
I&O:
A
intake and output
11
Q
JVD:
A
jugular venous distention
12
Q
LBW:
A
low birth weight
13
Q
LMP:
A
last menstrual period
14
Q
LOC:
A
levels of consciousness
15
Q
MAP:
A
mean arterial pressure
16
Q
NKND:
A
no known drug allergies
17
Q
NPO:
A
nothing by mouth
18
Q
NVD:
A
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
19
Q
OOB:
A
out of bed
20
Q
SOB:
A
shortness of breath
21
Q
VSS:
A
vital signs stable
22
Q
WNL:
A
within normal limits
