CNA Abbreviatons Flashcards by Kenny J.

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a

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before

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AD

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Alzheimer’s Disease

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ac

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before meals

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AIDS

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AM

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morning

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amb

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ambulate

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AROM

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active range of motion

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bid

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two times a day

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BM

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bowel movement

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BP or B/P

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blood pressure

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BSC

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bedside drainage

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BSD

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bedside drainage

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c̄

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with

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CNA

A

Certified Nursing Assistant

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c/o

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complains of

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CS

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Central Supply

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CVA

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cerebral vascular accident

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d/c or D/c

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discontinued

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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F/C

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Foley catheter

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HOB

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head of bed

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HOH

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hard of hearing

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ht

A

height

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HTN

A

hypertension

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H2O

A

water

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hr

A

hour

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hs

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at bedtime (hours of sleep)

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I&O

A

Intake and Output

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LTCF

A

Long Term Care Facility

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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ml

A

milliliter

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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NV

A

nausea and vomiting

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O2

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oxygen

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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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P

A

pulse

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p

A

after

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pc

A

after meals

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PM

A

afternoon or evening

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po

A

by mouth

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PPE

A

personal protective equipment

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prn

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as needed

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PROM

A

passive range of motion

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pt

A

patient

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PT

A

Physical Therapy

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qid

A

4 times a day

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R

A

rectal or respiration

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ROM

A

range of motion

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”s” with a line above

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without

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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stat

A

immediately

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T

A

temperature

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tid

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3 times a day

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TPR

A

temperature pulse and respiration

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U/A

A

urinalysis tract infection

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vs

A

vital signs

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w/c

A

wheelchair

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wt

A

weight