CNA Abbreviations Flashcards
0
Q
pc
A
After meals
1
Q
ac
A
Before meals
2
Q
bid
A
Twice a day
3
Q
am
A
Morning
4
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pm
A
Afternoon or evening
5
Q
tid
A
Three times a day
6
Q
ADL
A
Activities of daily living
7
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
8
Q
PRN
A
If needed or as needed
9
Q
amb
A
Ambulate, ambulatory
10
Q
amt
A
Amount
11
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
12
Q
c/o
A
Complains of
13
Q
dc
A
Discontinue
14
Q
s
A
Without
15
Q
c
A
With
16
Q
x
A
Times
17
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
18
Q
PO
A
By mouth
19
Q
ROM
A
Range of motion
20
Q
AROM
A
Active range of motion
21
Q
PROM
A
Passive range motion
22
Q
wc
A
Wheelchair
23
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
24
TPR
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
25
VS
Vital signs (BP and TPR)
26
ax
Axillary
27
F
Fahrenheit
28
ht
Height
29
wt
Weight
30
O2
Oxygen
31
H2O
Water
32
I&O
Intake and output
33
IV
Intravenous
34
oz
Ounce
35
ml
Milliliter
36
Na
Sodium
37
PT
Physical therapist
38
OT
Occupational therapist
39
Ca
Cancer
40
CHF
Congestive heart failure
41
SOB
Short of breath
42
GI
Gastrointestinal
43
GU
Genitourinary
44
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident or stroke
45
MI
Myocardial infraction or heart attack
46
HOH
Hard of hearing
47
Fx
Fracture
