CNA Terms Abbreviations – Flashcards
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Abd
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abdomen
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AC, a.c.
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before meals
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ad lib
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as desired
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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AKA
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above the knee amputation
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AM
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morning
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AMB, amb
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ambulate, ambulatory
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amt
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amount
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ap, AP
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apical
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BE
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barium enema (x-ray)
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BKA
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below the knee amputation
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BM, bm
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bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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c with line above
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with
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C
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centigrade, Celsius
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Ca, CA
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cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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cal
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calories
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cath
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catheter
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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CDC
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Centers for Deisease Control and Prevention
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CNA
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certified nursing assistant
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C/O, c/o
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complains of
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CS
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central service; central supply
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DOA
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dead on arrival
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DOE
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dyspena on exertion
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DON
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director of nursing
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drsg
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dressing
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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Eyes, ears, nose, throat
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F
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Fahrenheit
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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fl, fld
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fluid
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Fx
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fracture
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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gal
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gallon
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GB
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gallbladder
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GU
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genitourinary
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h, hr
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hour
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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ht
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height
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hx
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history
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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I&O
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intake and output
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IV
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intravenous
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L
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left, liter
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lb
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pound
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liq
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liquid
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LOC
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level of consciousness
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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lt
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left
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LVN
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licenced vocational nurse
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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meds
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medications
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mid noc
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midnight
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min
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minute
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mL
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milliliter
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NA
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nursing assistant
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neg
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negative
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noc
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night
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NPO, npo
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nothing by mouth
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OB
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obstetrics
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OOB
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out of bed
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os
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mouth
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OT
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occupational therapy
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oz, Oz
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ounce
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PC, p.c.
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after meals
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PCA
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patient-controlled analgesia (painkiller)
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Peds
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pediatrics
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per
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by, through
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PM
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afternoon
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PO, po
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by mouth, orally
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postop; post-op
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postoperative
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preop, pre-op
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preoperative
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prep
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preparation
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prn
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when necessary
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Pt, pt
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patient
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PT
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physical therapy
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q
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every
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qh
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every hour
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q2h
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every 2 hours
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q3h
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every 3 hours
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R
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rectal temperature, respiration, right
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RBC
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red blood cell; red blood count
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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R/O
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rule out
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RN
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registered nurse
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ROM
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range of motion
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RR
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recovery room
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rt
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right
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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s with a line above
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without
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SNF
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skilled nursing facility
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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Spec, spec
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specimen
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SSE
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soapsuds enema
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stat
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at once, immediately
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tbsp
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tablespoon
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TLC
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tender loving care
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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tsp
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teaspoon
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U/a, U/A, u/a
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urinalysis
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VS, vs
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vital signs
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WBC
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white blood cell, white blood count
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w/c
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wheelchair
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wt
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weight
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ICF
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intermediate care facility
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AFC
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adult foster care
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ALF
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assisted living facility
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RCF
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Residential Care Facility
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NAS
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no added salt (heart and kidney pts)
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NCS
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No concentrated sweets (diabetics)
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NEM
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nutritionally enhanced meal
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CCD
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calorie controlled diet
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HHD
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Hearty Healthy Diet low fat low cholesterol low salt
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Bland
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No onion, garlic, cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, low fat
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HOB
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head of bed
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AAT
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at all times
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Cdiff
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Clostridium difficile (fungus in lower GI)
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MRSA
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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VRE
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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
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SBA
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Stand by assist
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Nosocomial
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Hospital aquired infections/illness
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qid
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4 times a day
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qd
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daily
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bid
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twice a day
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tid
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three times a day
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qod
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every other day
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Hs
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hours of sleep
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prn
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when necessary
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DM
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Diabetes Mellitis
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MI
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Myocardial infarction
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PD
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Parkinson's Disease
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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OS
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osteoarthritis
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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PNA
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pneumonia
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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AD
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Alzheimer's disease
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
