CNA PRACTICE

A or Ax-axillary

(armpit temp)

AROM

-Active range of motion

A.c-

before meals

Ad lib

at liberty

AEB

As evidence by

B&B

Bowel and bladder

b.i.d.

Twice a day

BKA

Below knee amputation

BP

Blood pressure

BRP

Bathroom privilege

c.c-

cubic centimeter

C/O-

complains of

CMS

Color circulation, motion sensetivy

DAT-

diet as tolerated

DNR

Do not resuscitate

HOB

Head of the bed

HOH

Hard of hearing

MI

myocardial infarction

NKA

No known allergies

PO

oral

OT

Occupational therapy

OZ

30cc

P.c

AFTER meal

Q

Every

Q.d

Everyday

Q.h

Every hour

Q.4.H

Every 4 hour

R

Rectal

Rt

Right

SBA

Stand by assistant

Sx

Symptoms

SOB

Shortness of breath

Stat

Immediately

T.I.D

Three times a day

TC & DB

Turn cough and deep breathe

V/S

Vital sign

ABD

Abdomen

Qod

Every other day

ER

Emergency room

N AND V

Nausea and vomiting

RN

Registered nurse

Dx

diagnosis

RUE

Right upper extremity

LLE

Left lower extremity

LUE

Left upper extremity

RLE

Right lower extremity

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

P

After

IV

Intravenous

RUQ

Right upper quadrant

RLQ

right lower quadrant

LUQ

Left

LLQ

Left