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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
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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
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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
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Peristalsis
 Definition
Involuntary muscle contractions in digestive system that move food down the esophagus; The alternating contraction/relaxation of intestinal muscles;
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Fowler's Position
 Definition
Semi-sitting position; Head of bed at 45 - 60 angle
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Prone position
 Definition
Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
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Supine position
 Definition
The back lying or dorsal recumbant position
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-ectomy
 Definition
Surgical removal of (eg. the tonsils)
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-itis
 Definition
Inflammation of
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Nosocomial infection
 Definition
Infection derived from a hospital or from medical care
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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
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Lateral position
 Definition
The person lies on the one side or the other.
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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.
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Primary Nursing
 Definition
Nursing care pattern where the RN is responsible for the persons total care
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ALR
 Definition
Assisted Living Residence
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Acute illness
 Definition
Sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
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Subacute
 Definition
Care that falls between hospital and long-term care
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SNF
 Definition
Skilled nursing facility:
provides more complex care that a nursing center.
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DON
 Definition
Director of nursing
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RN
 Definition
Registered nurse:
Assesses, makes diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care
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Functional Nursing
 Definition
One nurse gives all treatments
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AHA
 Definition
American Hospital Association
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OBRA
 Definition
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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Older Americans Act
 Definition
Requires an ombudsman program for each state.
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