Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
ADA
A
American Diabetic Association
2
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
3
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
4
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
5
Q
B&C
A
Board and Care facility
6
Q
BMR
A
basal metabolic rate
7
Q
BSC
A
bedside commode
8
Q
CCU
A
critical care unit
9
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
10
Q
CHO
A
carbohydrate
11
Q
D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
12
Q
DNAR
A
do not attempt resuscitation
13
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
14
Q
Dsg
A
dressing
15
Q
dx
A
diagnosis
16
Q
GT
A
gastric tube
17
Q
HHA
A
home health aide
18
Q
HOB
A
head of bed
19
Q
I&O
A
intake and output
20
Q
ICU
A
intensive care unit
21
Q
IPPB
A
intermittent positive pressure breathing
22
Q
IS
A
incentive spirometer
