need to know

1 kg

2.2 lbs

1 inch

2.54 cm

1 mile

1.61km

1 mile

3.28 feet

1 liter

1000ml

1 gram

1000mg

1mg

1000mcg

1 tsp

5 ml

1tbsp

15 ml

1 oz

30 ml

1 ml

1 cubic centimeter

1 foot

12 inches

1 yard

3 feet

1 pound

16 ounces

1 gallon

4 quarts

4 quarts

8 pints

8 pints

16 cups

1 mile

1760 yards, 5280 feet, 63,360 inches

1 ounce

28.35 grams

1 mile

1.6 kilometers

kg

kilogram

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a digestive disorder characterized by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.

abd

abdominal, relating to the abdomen

MDR-TB

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, a form of tuberculosis that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful anti-TB drugs.

cath.

catheter

PWD

partial weight bearing

NPO

A medical abbreviation meaning "nothing by mouth," indicating that a patient should not eat or drink

CBR

Complete bed rest, often prescribed to limit patient movement

URI

Abbreviation for upper respiratory infection, characterized by infections of the nasal passages and throat.

NKDA

No known drug allergies, indicating a patient has no known adverse reactions to medications.

FWB

Full weight bearing, allowing patients to bear weight on a limb or joint during recovery.

TIA

Transient ischemic attack, a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke.

I.V, IV

intravenous

PPE

Personal protective equipment, gear designed to protect the wearer from health or safety risks.

NAS

no added salt

inc

incontinent - lacking the ability to voluntarily control bodily functions

BSC

beside commode - a portable, stand-alone toilet that does not require running water

FBS

fasting blood sugar - the level of glucose in the blood after a period of fasting, typically measured after at least 8 hours without food.

per os

by mouth, typically referring to the administration of medication or nutrition

BR

bed rest - a medical recommendation for patients to reduce physical activity to aid recovery.

STAT/stat

immediately, often used in medical settings to indicate urgency in treatment or intervention.

hypo

low, less than normal

PEG

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy - a medical procedure to insert a tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach for feeding purposes.

mm Hg

millimeters of mercury

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

TB

A contagious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of staph bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.

Dx/dx

diagnosis

HTN

Hypertension, a condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure.

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate, an order to withhold CPR and advanced life support in case of cardiac arrest.

BP, B/P

Blood Pressure, the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.

S/S, S&S

Signs and Symptoms

pc, p.c

after meals

MI

Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.

HOB

Head of Bed, referring to the position of a patient where the upper body is elevated.

BKA

Below Knee Amputation

ROM

Range of Motion, indicating the extent of movement around a joint.

OOB

Out of Bed, referring to a patient who is no longer in bed and is able to sit or walk.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects patient privacy and data security in healthcare.

RF

restrict fluids

as tol

as tolerated, indicating a patient's ability to perform an activity within their comfort level.

O2

oxygen

DAT

diet as tolerated; prescribed dietary restrictions for patients.

Low - Na

low sodium

HBV

hepatitis B virus, a virus that infects the liver and causes hepatitis.

c/o

complains of, in care of

AKA

above knee amputation, also known as

b̲

every

NVD

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

LOC

level of consciousness, level of care

CCMS

clean-catch midstream urine specimen collection technique

h, hr, hr.

hour

ABR

absolute bedrest

NWB

non-weight-bearing

reg.

regular

BM

bowel movement

DM

diabetes mellitus

HS/hs

hours of sleep

mL

milliliters

PCA

patient-controlled anesthesia - is a method allowing patients to administer their own pain relief medication, typically through a pump.

SOB

shortness of breath

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

mg

milligram

s̄

without

p̄

after

amb

ambulate, ambulatory - relating to walking or the ability to walk.

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

HCV

Hepatitis C virus, a bloodborne virus that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious liver diseases.

MRSOs

multidrug-resistant organisms

O&P

ova and parasites, a lab test used to detect parasites and their eggs in stool samples.

R/O

rule out

PVD

Peripheral vascular disease, a circulatory condition characterized by narrowed blood vessels reducing blood flow to the limbs.

ADLs

Activities of daily living, often used to assess a person's ability to care for themselves.

CHF

Congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other body tissues.

H2O

water

Low-cal

low calorie

BPM

Beats per minute, a measurement for heart rate.

DOB

date of birth

hyper

above normal, too fast, rapid