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CNA 2016 abbrev*
medical term
Term | Definition |
---|---|
abd | abdomen |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
AM | morning |
bid | twice a day |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
_ c | with |
CA | cancer |
cc | cubic centemeter |
c/o | complaints of |
h or hr | hour |
hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
H2O | water |
IV | intravenous |
meds | medication |
ml | milliliter |
N/A | not applicable |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
OT | occupational therapy |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
PM | evening |
prn | as required |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PT | physical therapy |
qid | four times a day |
qs | sufficient quantity, as much as necessary |
ROM | range of motion |
_ s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
tbsp | tablespoon |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respriation |
tsp | teaspoon |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
BP | blood pressure |
tid | three times a day |
I | Intake and output |