Intake and Output Terminology and Measurements

A collection of flashcards focused on medical terminology related to intake and output (I&O), as well as specific fluid volume conversions and standard container sizes used in patient care.

Dysphagia

Difficulty Swallowing

Dysphasia

Difficulty Speaking

Dyspnea

Difficulty Breathing

Dehydrated

Lack of fluids “dry”

Aspirate

Food or liquids down the wind pipe instead of the esophagus

N/G

Naso/Gastric

TF

Tube Feed

GI

Gastro/Intestinal

Edema

Swelling

po

By mouth

NPO

Nothing by mouth

I&0

Intake and Output

cc/ml

Cubic Centimeter millimeter

ADA

American Diabetes Association

NA

Sodium

gm

Gram

Stool

Bowel Movement

Void

to urinate

DTV

Due to Void

Incontinent

No control of bowel or bladder habits

$$30\,cc$$

$$1\,oz$$

Chipped Ice

$\frac{1}{2}$ the volume of water

Creamer

$$15\,ml$$

Mug (hot water, coffee)

$$180\,ml$$

Soup bowl (hot cereal, grits, soup)

$$180\,cc$$

Gelatin

$$120\,ml$$

Ginger Ale $7\,oz$

$$210\,cc$$

Ice Cream

$$120\,ml$$

Italian Ice

$$180\,ml$$

Juice Containers

$$120\,cc$$

Popsicle

$$48\,ml$$

I&O Documentation Requirement for Zero Intake

If the patient did not eat or drink, you must enter $0$ (zero); do not leave the area blank