CNA program

ambulante

walk

aseptic

clean, free from contamination

contracture

a conditioning of shortening of muscles leading to deformity and very rigid joints

cyanosis

blue discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygenation

dysphagia

diffculty swallowing

dypsnea

shortness of breath

edema

swelling

emesis

vomiting

incontinent

unable to control bowel or bathroom

prothesis 

artificial body part

prone postion

lying face down

supine position

lying face up

ac

before meals

hs 

bed time

BID

twice a day

TID

three times a day

QID

four times a day

QD

every day

BM

bowel movement

BP

blood pressure

VS

vital signs

DC

discontinue 

HOB

head of bed

CBI

continous bladder irigation

PPE

personal protection equipment

I&O

intake and output

NPO

nothing by mouth

OOB

out of bed

up ad lib

up and about as the patients want

PO

by mouth

PRN

as needed

ROM

range of motion

Pt

patient

Don

put on

doff

take off