Certified Nursing Assistant /CNA Commonly Used Abbreviations Part 1
CNA Commonly Used Abbreviations Part 1
A deck of flashcards covering 50 commonly used abbreviations in the medical field, specifically for CNAs.
abd
Abdomen
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Term
Definition
abd
Abdomen
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ac
Before Meals
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ADL
Activities of Daily Living
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ad lib
As Desired
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Adm (adm)
Admitted or Admission
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AM (am)
Morning
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Term | Definition |
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abd | Abdomen |
ac | Before Meals |
ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
ad lib | As Desired |
Adm (adm) | Admitted or Admission |
AM (am) | Morning |
amb | Ambulatory |
amt | Amount |
ap | Apical |
approx | Approximately |
bid | Twice a Day |
BM (bm) | Bowel Movement |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
c | With |
C | Centigrade |
Ca | Cancer |
Cath | Catheter |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
cc | Cubic Centimeter |
CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
c/o | Complains of |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke |
dc (d/c) | Discontinue |
DOA | Dead on Arrival |
DON | Director of Nursing |
drsg | Dressing |
Dx | Diagnosis |
ECG (EKG) | Electrocardiogram |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
ER | Emergency Room |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
FF | Force Fluids |
fld | Fluid |
ft | Foot or Feet |
gal | Gallon |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
h (hr) | Hour |
H2O | Water |
HS (hs) | Hour of Sleep |
ht | Height |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
in | Inch |
I&O | Intake and Output |
IV | Intravenous |
L | Liter |