J, K, & L Flashcards
1
Q
JCAHO
A
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations
2
Q
JP
A
Jackson Pratt
3
Q
JVD
A
jugular vein distention
4
Q
K
A
potassium
5
Q
KCL
A
potassium chloride
6
Q
kg
A
kilogram
7
Q
KUB
A
kidney, ureter, bladder
8
Q
KVO
A
keep vein open
9
Q
(L)
A
left
10
Q
L
A
liter
11
Q
L1 to L5
A
lumbar vertebrae, one to five
12
Q
Lat.
A
lateral
13
Q
LDL
A
low density lipoprotein
14
Q
LE
A
lower extremity
15
Q
LLL
A
left lower lobe
16
Q
LLQ
A
left lower quadrant
17
Q
LMP
A
last menstrual period
18
Q
LOS
A
length of stay
19
Q
LP
A
lumbar puncture
20
Q
LPN/LVN
A
licensed practical nurse / licensed vocational nurse
21
Q
LR
A
lactated ringers
22
Q
LUL
A
left upper lobe
23
Q
LUQ
A
left upper quadrant
24
Q
LV
A
left ventricle
25
LVEF
left ventricle ejection fraction
