CNA abbreviation Flashcards by Arianna Kelly

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ADLs

A

Activities of Daily Living

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AIIR

A

Airborne infection isolation room

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AMA

A

against medical advice

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amb

A

ambulate, ambulatory

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as tol

A

as tolerated

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BSC

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Bedside commode

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CDC

A

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CMS

A

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services

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CNA

A

certified nursing assistant

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DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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ECG, EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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EMS

A

emergency medical services

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HAI

A

healthcare associated infection

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HIPAA

A

Health insurance portability and accountability act

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ht

A

Height

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LE

A

lower extremity

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LOC

A

level of consciousness
level of care

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LPN

A

Licensed Practical Nurse

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LTCF

A

long-term care facility

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MD

A

muscular dystrophy

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MDROs

A

Multi-drug resistant organisms

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MDS

A

minimum data set

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MO

A

microorganism

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MRSA

A

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

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OBRA

A

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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OSHA

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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OT

A

Occupational Therapist/Therapy

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PHI

A

Protected Health Information

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POLST

A

Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment

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PPO

A

preferred provider organization

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PPE

A

personal protective equipment

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PT

A

Physical Therapy/Therapist

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RN

A

registered nurse

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SP

A

standard precautions

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SSE

A

Soapsuds enema

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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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TKR

A

total knee replacement

Q

UE

A

Upper extremity

Q

w/e, W/C

A

wheelchair

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WNL

A

within normal limits