| A | B |
|---|
| A.M. | morning |
| AD | Alzheimer's Disease |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CEP | Competency Evaluation Program |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| HIV | human immundodeficiency virus |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| LTC | long term care |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MDS | minimum data set |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MSDS | material safety data sheets |
| NATCEP | Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OBRA | Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 |
| °F | degrees in Fahrenheit |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| P.M. | evening |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| R | respiration |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| STAT | immediately |
| T | temperature |
| ax | axillary |
| TAC | Texas Administrative Code |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| a | without |
| dx | diagnosis |
| bx | biopsy |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| °C | degree in Celsius |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| FF | force fluids |
| ft | foot |
| "h, hr, hr." | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| lb | pound |
| LOS | length of stay |
| meds | medications |
| N/A | not applicable |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| p.c. | after meals |
| a.c. | before meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| RF | restrict fluids |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| PROM | Passive range of motion |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| s | without |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| ht | height |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| hs | hours of sleep |
| DOB | date of birth |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| abd | abdomen |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| n/v/d | "nausea, vomiting, diarrhea" |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Protability and Accountability Act |
| PHI | personal health information |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| MS | musculoskeletal system |
| mg | milligram |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| G-Tube | gastric tube |
| L/min | liters per minute |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| BR | bed rest |
| Ca | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| drsg | dressing |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fld | fluids |
| Fx | fracture |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| liq | liquid |
| min | minute |
| neg | negative |
| pos | positive |
| OR | operating room |
| ortho | orthopedic |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RR | recovery room |
| Rx | prescription |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| UA | urinalysis |
