4.2 Admit, Disaster & Recovery

LGBTQ

An abbreviation referring to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning people

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency chest compressions, with breaths when trained and appropriate, used when a person has no normal breathing and no signs of circulation

conscious

Awake, aware, and able to respond to people or surroundings

first aid

Immediate basic care given for an injury or sudden illness until further help is available

unconscious

Not awake and unable to respond normally to voice or touch

Ht

Height

Wt

Weight

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

ADL's

Activities of Daily Living

PRN

As Necessary / As Needed

c/o

Complains of

ASAP

As Soon as Possible

q

Every

STAT

Immediately