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Monday, October 20, 2008

Some Basic Abbreviations for Nursing Assistants

p-after

COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

hypo-low, less than normal

CVA-cerebrovascular accident, stroke

R-respirations

N/A-not applicable

q.i.d., qid-four times a day

FWB-full weight bearing

FF-force fluids

hyper-above normal, too fast, rapid

N.A.-nursing assistant

tx-treatment

q2h-every 2 hours

SDAT-Senile Dementia Alzheimer Type

ASVD-arteriosclerotic vascular disease

NCS-no concentrated sweets

ASHD-arteriosclerotic heart disease

DM-Diabetes Mellitus

IDDM-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

DON-director of nursing

G/C, g/c-Geri-chair

hx-history

HOB-head of bed

OOB-out of bed

T.P.R.-temperature, pulse, and respiration

hs-hour of sleep

NIDDM-Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

NAS-no added salt

NKA-no known allergies

BRP-bathroom privileges

NPO-nothing by mouth

CHF-congestive heart failure

CBR-complete bedrest

MRSA-methicillin resistant staph aureus

OBRA-Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

fx-fracture

t.i.d., tid-three times a day

S/P-status post

URI-upper respiratory infection

PPE-personal protective equipment

BKA-below the knee amputation

DNR-do not resuscitate

AKA-above the knee amputation

stat-immediately

vs-vital signs

 T.-temperature

q4h-every 4 hours

p.r.n., prn-when necessary

q3h-every 3 hours

q.h., qh-every hour

FR-fluid restriction

LTC-long-term care

I&O-intake and output

b.i.d.-two times a day

BP,B/P-blood pressure

BM-bowel movement

cc-cubic centimeters

amb-ambulatory

ADL-activities of daily living

lb.(s)-pound(s)

NA-sodium

ht-height

h, hr-hour

TB-tuberculosis

wt.-weight

w/c-wheelchair

UTI-urinary tract infection

RN-Registered Nurse

ROM-range of motion

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