CNA:Quiz 1 Resident's Rights & Abbrev. A-M

Quality of Life

The right to the best care available.

Right to Services of Wellness

Residents must receive care that maintains their highest possible health, with a personal care plan made within 48 hours of admission.

Right to Be Fully Informed

Residents must know available services and fees.

Right to Participate in Care

Residents help plan and approve care, know all treatment options, and choose preferred ones.

Right to Make Independent Choices

Residents choose doctors, treatments, daily routines, and community activities without discrimination.

Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

Private communication and confidential personal/medical records.

Right to Dignity, Respect and Freedom

Must be treated respectfully and protected from abuse or neglect.

Right to Security of Possessions

Belongings kept safe; residents control property and finances or assign someone else.

Rights in Transfers and Discharges

Must consent unless transfer is necessary for safety, health, or non-payment.

Right to Complain

Can raise concerns without fear; facility must address them promptly.

Right to Visits

Can have visitors without discrimination based on personal characteristics.

Right to Social Services

Access to counseling, legal, and financial help.

ac

Before meals

ad lib

as desired

ADLs

activities of Daily Living

amb

ambulate or ambulatory

amt

amount

ap

apical

as tol

as tolerated

ax.

axillary

BID

two times a day

BM

bowel movement

BP

blood pressure

BPM

beats per minute

BRP

Bathroom privileges

BSC

bedside commode

c_

with

C

centigrade

cath.

catheterization

C. diff

Clostridioides difficile

CHF

Congestive Heart Failure

c/o

complains of

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident

DAT

Dementia Assessment Tool

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

DOB

Date of Birth

DON

Director of Nursing

Dx

Diagnosis

F

Fahrenheit

ft

foot

H₂O

Water

h

hour

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus

HOB

Head of bed

HS

Hours of sleep

ht

height

HTN

hypertension

Hyper

Above Normal, too fast, rapid

Hypo

Low, Less than normal

I&O

Intake and output

inc

incontinent

isol

isolation

IV

intravenous

lab

laboratory

lb.

pound

LTC

long-term care

meds

medications

mL

milliliter

mm Hg

millimeters of mercury

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus