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CNA Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Ad lib | as desired |
ADL's | Activities of Daily Living |
Amt | amount |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | Bedside Commode |
BSD | Bedside Drain |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
HAI | Healthcare Associated Infection |
H2O | Water |
Ht | Height |
Hr | Hour |
HS | Hours of Sleep (bedtime) |
I&O (I/O) | Intake and Output |
Lab | Laboratory |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
ML | milliliter |
NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
Oz | ounce |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
PPE | Personal protective Equipment |
Q | Every |
RN | Registered Nurse |
Mg | milligrams |
Neg | Negative |
O2 | oxygen |
OT | Occupational Therapy |
PRN | as necessary/needed/requested |
PT | Physical therapy |
ROM | range of motion |
RT | Respiratory Therapy |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | Tuberculosis |
T/P/R | Temperature/Pulse/Respiration |
Tsp | Teaspoon |
UA | Urinalysis |
VS | Vital Signs |
W/C | Wheelchair |
Wt | Weight |