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Unit 1 medical and clinical abbreviations and their corresponding meanings for NAA 100 Exam 1.
AM
morning
AMB; amb
ambulate; ambulatory
CNA
certified nursing assistant
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
h; hr
hour
HS
Hour of Sleep (bedtime)
LPN
licensed practical nurse
NA
nursing assistant
OOB
out of bed
PM
afternoon
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
prn
when necessary
Pt; pt
patient
q
every
qh
every hour
RN
registered nurse
w/c
wheelchair