MT #1 Flashcards
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
BP
blood pressure
MI
myocardial infarction
ac
before meals
pc
after meals
DOB
date of birth
ADL
activities of daily living
AMB
ambulate, walk
Ad lib
as desired
qd
everyday
qod
every other day
bid
twice a day
tid
three times a day
qid
four times a day
BR
bed rest
c
with
s
without
CA
cancer
PRN
whenever necessary, as needed
PO
by mouth
Dx
diagnosis
What is a diagnosis?
the determination of the disease
Px
prognosis
What is prognosis?
the outcome
Hx
history
BM
bowel movement
V/S
vital signs
p
after
q
every
Average BPM
60-100
Average respiration
12-20
Average temperature (oral & tympanic)
97.6-99.6
Average temperature (rectum)
98.6-100.6
How to find vital signs?
tpr, bp, oxygen saturation
IM
intramuscular
IV
intravenous
PT
physical therapy
OT
occupational therapy
SL
sublingual
DOA
dead on arrival
LNA
licensed nursing assistant