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PSC ABBREVIATIONS
CNA ABBREVIATIONS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| AC;a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | above-the-knee-amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMB;amb | ambulate; ambulatory |
| amt. | amount |
| ap;AP | apical |
| BE | barium enema (x-ray) |
| BKA | below-the-knee-amputation |
| BM;bm | bowel movement |
| BP;b/p | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| C | Centigrade;celsius |
| Ca;CA | cancer |
| CABG | Coronary Artery bypass graft |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant; Certified Nurses' Aide |
| C/O; c/o | complaints of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CS | central supply |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea on exerton |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG;EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl;fld | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastro-intestinal |
| GU | genito-urinary |
| h;hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | left; liter |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness; loss of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| lt | left |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc | midnight |
| min | minute |
| mL | mililiter |
| NA | Nursing Assistant |
| neg | negative |
| noc | night |
| NPO; npo | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz; OZ | ounce |
| PC; p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled anagelsia |
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