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CNA Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
am | morning |
amb | ambulate |
amt | amount |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest/bathroom |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
C.N.A. | certified nursing assistant |
c/o | complains of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
dc | discontinue/discharge |
D.O.N. | Director of nursing |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
H2O | water |
HOH | hard of hearing |
hr, h | hour |
HS | hour of sleep/bedtime |
ht | height |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
liq | liquid |
L.P.N. | licensed practical nurse |
LTC | long-term care |
meds | medications |
a | before |
ml | milliliter |
n/v | nausea and vomiting |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
pm | afternoon |
po | by mouth |
prn | when necessary/as needed |
pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h, q3h, q4h | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, every 4 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qid | 4 times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | every shift, or quantity sufficient |
R.N. | registered nurse |
ROM | range of motion |
s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
stat | at once, immediately |
rid | 3 times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
VS | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |