Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Nursing Concepts
Nursing Chart Abbreviations
323
Health Care
Undergraduate 3
09/03/2007

Additional Health Care Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
@
Definition
at; each
Term
C
Definition
with (cum)
Term
?
Definition
female; female sex
Term
?
Definition
male; male sex
Term
-
Definition
negative; no; none; alkaline (reaction); concave lens; deficiency; subtract; not ordered
Term
+
Definition
positive; decreased or diminished (reflexes); acid (reaction); convex lens; added to; ordered
Term
++
Definition
average (reflexes)
Term
+++
Definition
increased (reflexes)
Term
++++
Definition
markedly hyperactive (reflexes)
Term
<
Definition
smaller than; caused by
Term
=
Definition
equal; equal to
Term
?
Definition
not equal; not equal to
Term
>
Definition
larger than; causes
Term
#
Definition
pounds; number; gauge
Term
A
Definition
assessment (in problem-oriented medical record)
Term
abd
Definition
abdomen; abduction
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ac
Definition
Before meals
Term
ACLS
Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
ADA
Definition
American Diabetic Association; Americans with Disabilities Act
Term
add; ADD
Definition
adduction; attention deficit disorder
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
A fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
A flut
Definition
atrial flutter
Term
AICD
Definition
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
Definition
above-knee amputation
Term
AM
Definition
before noon
Term
AMA
Definition
against medical advice
Term
amb
Definition
ambulate
Term
AMI
Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
ant
Definition
anterior
Term
A,OX3
Definition
alert and oriented in 3 spheres (time, place, person)
Term
ARDS
Definition
adult respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
ASA
Definition
acetylsalicylic acid
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASCVD
Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASHD
Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
AV
Definition
atrioventricular
Term
A & W
Definition
alive and well
Term
Ba E
Definition
barium enema
Term
BCLS
Definition
basic cardiac life support
Term
BG
Definition
blood glucose
Term
Bid, BID
Definition
twice a day
Term
bil
Definition
bilateral
Term
BKA
Definition
below knee amputation
Term
bm
Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMI
Definition
body mass index
Term
BP
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR
Definition
bed rest
Term
BRP
Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
BS; bs
Definition
bowel sounds; breath sounds
Term
buc
Definition
buccal
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
cal
Definition
calorie
Term
CAT
Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
cath
Definition
catheterization
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
Definition
chief complaint
Term
CCU
Definition
Coronary Care Unit
Term
CDC
Definition
Center For Disease Control And Prevention
Term
cea
Definition
carotid endarterectomy
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system; clinical nurse specialist
Term
c/o
Definition
complains of
Term
CO2
Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPM
Definition
continuous passive movement
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRF
Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
C & S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CT Scan
Definition
computer-assisted tomography
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVD
Definition
cardiovascular disease
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
d
Definition
day
Term
D/C
Definition
discontinue
Term
DC
Definition
discharge
Term
DI
Definition
diabetes insipidus
Term
DIC
Definition
disseminated intravascular clotting
Term
dil
Definition
dilated
Term
dist
Definition
distal
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DKA
Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate (abbreviation not acceptable as an order)
Term
DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
DOE
Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DOI
Definition
date of injury
Term
drsg
Definition
Dressing
Term
DVT
Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
Dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
ED
Definition
Emergency Department
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
ESRD
Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ETOH
Definition
alcohol
Term
eval
Definition
evaluation
Term
ext.
Definition
external; extension
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FHx
Definition
family history
Term
freq
Definition
frequency
Term
FROM
Definition
full range of motion
Term
ft
Definition
foot
Term
FU, F/U
Definition
follow-up
Term
FWB
Definition
full weight bearing
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
GB
Definition
gallbladder
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gluc
Definition
glucose
Term
gm
Definition
gram
Term
gr
Definition
grain
Term
gtt
Definition
guttae (drops)
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
HA
Definition
headache
Term
HEENT
Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
heme
Definition
blood
Term
Hep
Definition
hepatitis
Term
HHD
Definition
hypertensive heart disease
Term
H & H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
h/o
Definition
history of
Term
H & P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HPI
Definition
history of present illness
Term
hr
Definition
hour/s
Term
HR
Definition
heart rate; hypertensive retinopathy
Term
ht
Definition
height
Term
HTN
Definition
hypertension
Term
HVD
Definition
hypertension vascular disease
Term
Hx
Definition
history
Term
ICH
Definition
intracranial hemorrhage
Term
ICP
Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
Definition
Intensive Care Unit
Term
I & D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
inf
Definition
inferior
Term
inj
Definition
injection
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
int
Definition
internal
Term
I & O
Definition
intake and output
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
JCAHO
Definition
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Term
J-tube
Definition
jejunostomy tube
Term
JP's
Definition
Jackson-Pratt drain
Term
JVD
Definition
jugular venous distention
Term
KO
Definition
keep open
Term
KOR
Definition
keep open rate
Term
L
Definition
left
Term
LA
Definition
left atrium;
Term
lab
Definition
laboratory
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremity
Term
LLE
Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
Definition
level of consciousness; laxative of choice
Term
LPN
Definition
Licensed Practical Nurse
Term
L & R
Definition
left and right
Term
LUE
Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LV
Definition
left ventricle
Term
lytes
Definition
electrolytes
Term
mcg
Definition
microgram
Term
MD
Definition
doctor of medicine
Term
mEq
Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MICU
Definition
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Term
misc
Definition
miscellaneous
Term
ml
Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeters
Term
mod
Definition
moderate
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVA
Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVP
Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
MVR
Definition
mitral valve replacement
Term
NA
Definition
not available; not applicable
Term
Neg
Definition
negative
Term
Neuro
Definition
neurology
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
noc
Definition
nocte (at night)
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
N & V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NWB
Definition
nonweight bearing
Term
O
Definition
oral
Term
O2
Definition
oxygen
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
oint
Definition
ointment
Term
OJ
Definition
orange juice
Term
OOB
Definition
Out of bed
Term
ORIF
Definition
open reduction with internal fixation
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
P
Definition
pulse; post
Term
pc
Definition
After meals
Term
PCA
Definition
patient-controlled analgesia
Term
PCN
Definition
penicillin
Term
PE
Definition
physical examination; pulmonary embolism
Term
Peds
Definition
pediatrics
Term
PERLA
Definition
pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PICC
Definition
percutaneous inserted central catheter
Term
PICU
Definition
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Term
PM
Definition
post meridiem, (time from noon to midnight)
Term
PMH
Definition
past medical history
Term
PMI
Definition
point of maximum impulse
Term
po
Definition
(by mouth)
Term
pos
Definition
positive
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
Term
pt
Definition
patient
Term
PTA
Definition
prior to arrival; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
Term
PTT
Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PUD
Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PUL
Definition
pulmonary
Term
PV
Definition
peripheral vascular
Term
PVC
Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
Definition
peripheral vascular disease; posterior vitreous detachment
Term
PWB
Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
Q
Definition
also; each or every
Term
qam
Definition
every morning
Term
Qid, QID
Definition
Four times a day
Term
q2h
Definition
every two hours
Term
QNS
Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
R
Definition
right
Term
RDS
Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
reg
Definition
regular
Term
rehab
Definition
rehabilitation
Term
RLE
Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RML
Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RN
Definition
registered nurse
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion; rupture of membranes
Term
ROS
Definition
review of systems
Term
RUE
Definition
right upper extremity
Term
RUL
Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
Definition
prescription; treatment
Term
s
Definition
without (sine)
Term
sc
Definition
subcutaneous
Term
SCD
Definition
Sequential Compression Device
Term
Se
Definition
side effects
Term
sec
Definition
seconds
Term
SICU
Definition
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SL, sl
Definition
Sublingual
Term
SOAP
Definition
subjective, objective, assessment, plans (in problem oriented medical record
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S/P
Definition
status post
Term
S & S
Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
SSE
Definition
soap suds enema
Term
ST
Definition
sinus tachycardia
Term
staph
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
STAT
Definition
immediately
Term
strep
Definition
streptococcus
Term
sup
Definition
superior
Term
supp
Definition
suppository
Term
SVT
Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
sym
Definition
symptoms
Term
T
Definition
temperature
Term
tab
Definition
tablet
Term
T-AX
Definition
temperature, axillary
Term
tbsp
Definition
tablespoon
Term
TDWB
Definition
touch down weight bearing
Term
TENS
Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
tf
Definition
tube feeds
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
Tid, TID
Definition
three times a day
Term
TKO
Definition
to keep open
Term
T-O
Definition
temperature, oral
Term
TPN
Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
TPR
Definition
temperature, pulse, respirations
Term
T-r
Definition
temperature, rectal
Term
trach
Definition
tracheostomy
Term
tsp
Definition
teaspoon
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
Definition
upper extremity
Term
UGI
Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
U/O
Definition
urine output
Term
up adlib
Definition
out of bed as desired
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
URTI
Definition
upper respiratory tract infection
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VF
Definition
ventricular fibrillation
Term
vol
Definition
volume
Term
V/S
Definition
vital signs
Term
V-tach
Definition
ventricular tachycardia
Term
VTE
Definition
Venous Thromboembolism
Term
WA
Definition
while awake
Term
WBAT
Definition
weight bearing as tolerated
Term
WBC
Definition
white blood cell (count)
Term
W/C
Definition
wheelchair
Term
w/o
Definition
without
Term
WNL
Definition
within normal limits
Term
wk
Definition
week
Term
wt
Definition
weight
Term
w/u
Definition
workup
Term
x
Definition
times
Term
YO
Definition
years old
Term
yr
Definition
year
Term
IU
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write "international unit"
Term
Q.D.
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write "daily"
Term
Q.O.D.
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write "every other day"
Term
U
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out the word "Units"
Term
ug
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out as "mcg" for "micrograms"
Term
Ms or MS04
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out as "morphine" or "morphine sulfate"
Term
MgSO4
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out as "magnesium sulfate"
Term
T.I.W.
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write "3 times weekly" or "three times weekly" or specify the actual three days e.g. "every Mon-Wed-Fri"
Term
2.0 mg
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out as "2 mg" - do not use trailing zeros
Term
.1 mcg
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out as "0.1 mcg"
Term
HS
Definition
DON'T USE -- Hour of sleep…write out "at bedtime"
Term
SQ
Definition
DON'T USE -- Subcutaneous…write subQ
Term
OS OD OU
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out left eye, right eye or both eyes.
Term
AS AD AU
Definition
DON'T USE -- Write out left ear, right ear, or both ears
Supporting users have an ad free experience!