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CNA - Medical Terminology
Abbreviations and terms for CNA
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09/24/2012

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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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I & O
Definition
Intake and Output
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NPO
Definition
Nothing by mouth
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V.S.
Definition
Vital signs
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tid
Definition
3x / day
Term
RN
Definition
Registered Nurse
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hs
Definition
Hour of sleep - Bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed - when necessary
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-scopy
Definition
Examination with a scope
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endo-
Definition
Inner, inside
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cardio
Definition
of the heart
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IV
Definition
Intravenous
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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stat
Definition
At once; Immediately
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c/o
Definition
Complains of
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bid
Definition
2x / day
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qid
Definition
4x / day
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q6h
Definition
every 6 hours
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dys-
Definition
bad, difficult, abnormal
Term
dysphagia
Definition
Difficulty swallowing
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dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty breathing
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DOA
Definition
Dead on arrival
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ac
Definition
before meals
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pc
Definition
after meals
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OOB
Definition
Out of bed
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ROM
Definition
Range of motion
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BRP
Definition
Bathroom privileges
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ad lib
Definition
as desired
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PPE
Definition
Personal protective equipment
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WBC
Definition
White blood cells / White blood count
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apnea
Definition
Lack of breathing
Term
Peristalsis
Definition
Involuntary muscle contractions in digestive system that move food down the esophagus; The alternating contraction/relaxation of intestinal muscles;
Term
Fowler's Position
Definition
Semi-sitting position; Head of bed at 45 - 60 angle
Term
Prone position
Definition
Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
Term
Supine position
Definition
The back lying or dorsal recumbant position
Term
-ectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of (eg. the tonsils)
Term
-itis
Definition
Inflammation of
Term
Nosocomial infection
Definition
Infection derived from a hospital or from medical care
Term
Sims position
Definition
Left side-lying position in which the upper leg is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg. The lower arm is behind the person; Semi prone side position
Term
Lateral position
Definition
The person lies on the one side or the other.
Term
Semi-Fowler's
Definition
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees or the head of the bead is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees.
Term
Primary Nursing
Definition
Nursing care pattern where the RN is responsible for the persons total care
Term
ALR
Definition
Assisted Living Residence
Term
Acute illness
Definition
Sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Term
Subacute
Definition
Care that falls between hospital and long-term care
Term
SNF
Definition
Skilled nursing facility:
provides more complex care that a nursing center.
Term
DON
Definition
Director of nursing
Term
RN
Definition
Registered nurse:
Assesses, makes diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care
Term
Functional Nursing
Definition
One nurse gives all treatments
Term
AHA
Definition
American Hospital Association
Term
OBRA
Definition
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Term
Older Americans Act
Definition
Requires an ombudsman program for each state.
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