Abbreviations (highlighted only) anatomy + phys

anatomy + physiology

Abd

abdomen

AKA

above knee amputation

AT/NC

atraumatic/normocephalic

A&O

alert and oriented (x3 to people, place, date)

B/L

bilateral

BKA

below knee amputation

BLE

bilateral lower extremities

BM

bowel movement

BP

blood pressure

CTA

clear to auscultation

CVA

costovertebral angle

DIP

distal interphalangeal joint

EENT

eyes, ears, nose, throat

EF

ejection fraction

EENT

eyes, ears, nose, throat

EF

ejection fraction

ENT

ears, nose, throat

EOMI

extra ocular movements intact

ETOH

alcohol

FROM

full range of motion

GI

gastrointestinal

GU

genitourinary

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

HR

heart rate

IM

intramuscular

IM

intramuscular

IOP

intra-ocular pressure

IU

intrauterine

IV

intravenous

LLE

left lower extremity

LLQ

left lower quadrant

LUE

left upper extremity

LUQ

left upper quadrant

LMP

last menstrual period

NAD

no acute distress, no acute disease process

NSR

normal sinus rhythm

PIP

proximal interphalangeal joint

PT

posterior tibial pulse

RLE

right lower extremity

RLQ

right lower quadrant

ROM

range of motion

RUE

right upper extremity

RUQ

right upper quadrant

RR

respiratory rate

sAb

spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)

SI

suicidal ideation

SOB

short or breath

SQ

subcutaneous

TM

tympanic membrane

WDWN

well developed, well nourished

WNL

within normal limits