Chapter 13.2: Abbreviations Flashcards
c (with line over it)
with
delta triangle
change
p (with line over it)
after
s (with line over it) or w/o
without
1*
primary
2*
secondary
+tive
positive
A&O
alert and oriented
abnor.
abnormal
AC
acromioclavicular or acute
ADL
activities of daily living
ant.
anterior
ante
before
AOAP
as often as possible
AP
anterior-posterior; assessment and plans
AROM
active ROM
ASAP
as soon as possible
ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine
AT
athletic training
B
bilateral
BID or bid
twice a day
C/O
complained of; complaints, under care of
CC
chief complaint; chronic complainer
ck.
check
CP
cold pack; chronic pain
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CWI
crutch walking instructions
D/C
discharge
DF
dorsiflexion
DOB
date of birth
DTR
deep tendon reflex
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
Dx
diagnosis
E
edema
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, throat
ELOP
estimated length of program
EMS
emergency medical services
EMT
emergency medical technician
EOA
examine, opinion, and advice
ES
electrical stimulation
EV
eversion
exam.
examination
FH
family history
FROM
full ROM
FWB
full weight bearing
Fx
fracture
G1-4
grades 1 to 4
GA
general appearance
H&P
history and physical
H/O
history of
HA
headache