CNA Abbreviations Flashcards by Allison Buckley

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pc

A

After meals

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ac

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Before meals

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bid

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Twice a day

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am

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Morning

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pm

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Afternoon or evening

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tid

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Three times a day

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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ad lib

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As desired

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PRN

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If needed or as needed

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amb

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Ambulate, ambulatory

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amt

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Amount

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BM

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Bowel movement

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c/o

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Complains of

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dc

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Discontinue

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s

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Without

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c

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With

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x

A

Times

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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PO

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By mouth

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ROM

A

Range of motion

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AROM

A

Active range of motion

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PROM

A

Passive range motion

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wc

A

Wheelchair

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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TPR

A

Temperature
Pulse
Respiration

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VS

A

Vital signs (BP and TPR)

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ax

A

Axillary

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F

A

Fahrenheit

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ht

A

Height

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wt

A

Weight

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O2

A

Oxygen

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H2O

A

Water

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I&O

A

Intake and output

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IV

A

Intravenous

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oz

A

Ounce

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ml

A

Milliliter

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Na

A

Sodium

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PT

A

Physical therapist

Q

OT

A

Occupational therapist

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Ca

A

Cancer

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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SOB

A

Short of breath

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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GU

A

Genitourinary

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident or stroke

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MI

A

Myocardial infraction or heart attack

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HOH

A

Hard of hearing

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Fx

A

Fracture