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