Created by Nicolas Parker
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Question | Answer |
acute | sudden onset |
AMB | ambulatory |
Amt | Amount |
Aspiration | Food, fluid, or objects taken into the lungs |
AX | Axillary |
BKA | Below the knee amputation |
AKA | Above the knee amputation |
BM | Bowel movement |
BP | Blood pressure |
BRP | Bathroom privileges |
CC | Cubic centimeters (30 cc in one ounce) |
Centigrade | Unit of measurement dealing with temperature |
Delta (symbol) | change |
Chronic | long-term (more than 6 months) |
D/C | discontinue or discharge |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECF | Extended care facility |
Edema | swelling with fluid or water |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
Emesis | Vomiting |
H&P | History and physical |
HOB | Head of bed |
HOH | Hard of hearing |
HS | At bedtime (hour of sleep) |
I&O | Intake and output |
IV | Intravenous (inside the vein) |
Kardex | A type of card file that summarizes info from the medical record |
Lt (in circle) | left |
LTC | Long-term care facility |
NCS | No concentrated sweets |
Occult | hidden |
OOB | Out of bed |
OT | Occupational therapist |
Pt | Patient |
PT | Physical therapist |
Q | Every |
Qh, Q2H | Every hour, every 2 hours, etc. |
QS | Every shift |
RT | Respiratory therapist |
Rt (in circle) | right |
SOB | shortness of breath |
S/S | Signs and symptoms |
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