NUR 117 Abbreviation Review – Potter et al. Dangerous Abbreviations (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering common nursing abbreviations and their meanings from the notes.

CHF

congestive heart failure

ā

before

CHO

carbohydrate

AA

Alcoholics Anonymous

Chole

cholecystectomy

abd

abdomen

CNA

certified nursing assistant

ABG

arterial blood gases

C.M.S.

circulation, motion, sensation

a.c.

before meals (ante cibum)

CNS

central nervous system

ADL

activities of daily living

c/o

complains of

ad lib

as desired (ad libitum)

co or CO

cardiac output

A. Fib

atrial fibrillation

CO2

carbon dioxide

AKA

above the knee amputation

Cont

continue or continuous

AMA

against medical advice

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

amb

ambulate

CP

cerebral palsy

amt

amount

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

A & O

alert & oriented

CPT

chest physiotherapy

A/R

apical radial (pulse)

CPP

chest pain protocol

ARF

acute renal failure

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

AROM

active range of motion

CRF

chronic renal failure

Ax (or) ax

axillary

C+S

culture and sensitivity

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CT

chest tube

CT scan

computerized tomography scan

b.i.d.

twice a day

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

bilat

bilateral

CXR

chest x-ray

BKA

below the knee amputation

cysto

cystoscopy

BLE

bilateral lower extremities

BM

bowel movement

BMR

basal metabolic rate

BP

blood pressure

DB&C

deep breathe and cough

BR

bathroom

DBP

diastolic blood pressure

BR bedrest

bedrest

D&I

dry and intact

BRP

bathroom privileges

DJD

degenerative joint disease

BS

blood sugar (or) (also bowel sounds)

DM

diabetes mellitus

DNR

do not resuscitate

BS

breath sounds

D.O.

doctor of osteopathy

BSA

body surface area

DOA

dead on arrival

BUE

bilateral upper extremities

DOB

date of birth

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

Dr.

doctor

drng

drainage

drsg

dressing

DT's

delirium tremors

CA

carcinoma, cancer

Dx

diagnosis

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

coronary artery disease

cath

catheter

CBC

complete blood count

CCU

coronary care unit

ECG

electrocardiogram

ICF

intracellular fluid

ED

emergency department

ICP

intracranial pressure

EEG

electroencephalogram

ICS

intercostal space

ICU

intensive care unit

EMS

Emergency Medical Services

I+D

incision and drainage

EENT

eyes, ears, nose, throat

IDDM

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

EMT

emergency medical technician

IDPH

Illinois Department of Public Health

ENT

ears, nose, throat

IM

intramuscular

ESR

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

inj

injection

ETA

estimated time of arrival

INT

intravenous device (capped off)

ETOH

alcohol

I & O

intake and output

IS

incentive spirometer

IV

intravenous