CNA Abbreviation sheet 3

Question 1

adm.

Answer 1

Admission

Question 2

AIDS

Answer 2

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 3

ax

Answer 3

axillary

Question 4

bm

Answer 4

bowel movement

Question 5

BR

Answer 5

bed rest

Question 6

BRP

Answer 6

bathroom privileges

Question 7

ck

Answer 7

check

Question 8

cl liq

Answer 8

clear liquid

Question 9

COPD

Answer 9

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 10

DAT

Answer 10

diet as tolerated

Question 11

DOB

Answer 11

date of birth

Question 12

DON

Answer 12

director of nursing

Question 13

drsg

Answer 13

dressing

Question 14

dx

Answer 14

diagnosis

Question 15

FF

Answer 15

force fluids

Question 16

FSBS

Answer 16

fingerstick blood sugar

Question 17

HIV

Answer 17

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 18

HPV

Answer 18

human papilloma virus

Question 19

inc

Answer 19

incontinent

Question 20

IV

Answer 20

intravenous

Question 21

kg

Answer 21

kilogram

Question 22

LB

Answer 22

pound

Question 23

NKDA

Answer 23

no known drug allergies

Question 24

NVD

Answer 24

nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Question 25

oz

Answer 25

ounce

Question 26

PMH

Answer 26

past medical history

Question 27

post op

Answer 27

after surgery

Question 28

pre op

Answer 28

before surgery

Question 29

PTSD

Answer 29

post traumatic stress disorder

Question 30

PVD

Answer 30

peripheral vascular disease

Question 31

q2h

Answer 31

every 2 hours

Question 32

qh, qhr

Answer 32

every hour

Question 33

Rx

Answer 33

prescription, treatment

Question 34

s&s, s/s

Answer 34

signs and symptoms

Question 35

SNF

Answer 35

skilled nursing facility

Question 36

SOB

Answer 36

shortness of breath

Question 37

STI

Answer 37

sexually transmitted infection

Question 38

U/A

Answer 38

urinalysis

Question 39

URI

Answer 39

upper respiratory infection

Question 40

UTI

Answer 40

urinary tract infection