Nursing Abbreviations Flashcards

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AC

A

Before Meals

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AD

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Right ear

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AS

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Left ear

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AU

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Both ears

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Bid

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Twice daily

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C/O

A

Complaining of

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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DOA

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Dead on Arrival

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HS

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Bedtime

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KVO

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Keep vein open

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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OD

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Right eye

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OS

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Left eye

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OU

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Both eyes

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16
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PC

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After meals

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QD

A

Everyday

18
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QID

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Four times a day

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QOD

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Every other day

20
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ROM

A

Range of motion

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TID

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Three times a day

22
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WNL

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Within normal limits

23
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List the steps of the Nursing Process in order

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Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation