CNA Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'abd' stand for?

Adduction

Arm

Abduction

Abdomen (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'a.c.' mean?

Before meals (correct)

During meals

No meals

After meals

What does ADL stand for?

Activities of Daily Living

What does 'ad lib' mean?

As desired Signup and view all the answers

What does AIDS stand for?

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does AKA stand for?

Above-the-knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does AM refer to in a medical context?

Morning Signup and view all the answers

What does amb stand for?

Ambulate; ambulatory Signup and view all the answers

What does amt mean?

Amount Signup and view all the answers

What does ap stand for?

Apical Signup and view all the answers

What does bid mean?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does BE stand for in medical procedures?

Barium enema Signup and view all the answers

What does BKA stand for?

Below-the-knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does BM stand for?

Bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does BP stand for?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BRP refer to?

Bathroom privileges Signup and view all the answers

What does c with line one top mean?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does C stand for?

Centigrade; Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What does CA stand for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does CABG stand for?

Coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does cal represent?

Calories Signup and view all the answers

What does cath refer to?

Catheter Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC stand for?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does CBR mean?

Complete bed rest Signup and view all the answers

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does CNA stand for?

Certified nursing assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o mean?

Complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does CNS stand for?

Central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does CS mean?

Central service; central supply Signup and view all the answers

What does DOA stand for?

Dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does DOE refer to?

Dyspnea on exertion Signup and view all the answers

What does DON stand for?

Director of nursing Signup and view all the answers

What does drsg stand for?

Dressing Signup and view all the answers

What does Dx stand for?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ECG or EKG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EENT stand for?

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Signup and view all the answers

What does ER stand for?

Emergency room Signup and view all the answers

What does F stand for?

Fahrenheit Signup and view all the answers

What does FBS stand for?

Fasting blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does fl;fld refer to?

Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does Fx stand for?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does FUO stand for?

Fever of unknown origin Signup and view all the answers

What does gal stand for?

Gallon Signup and view all the answers

What does GB stand for?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does GI stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does GU mean?

Genitourinary Signup and view all the answers

What does h;hr stand for?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does H2O stand for?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What does HIV stand for?

Human immunodeficiency virus Signup and view all the answers

What does ht stand for?

Height Signup and view all the answers

What does hx stand for?

History Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does I&O mean?

Intake and output Signup and view all the answers

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does L stand for?

Left, liter Signup and view all the answers

What does Lab stand for?

Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What does lb stand for?

Pound Signup and view all the answers

What does liq stand for?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

What does LLQ stand for?

Left lower quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does HA stand for?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What does NV stand for?

Nausea, vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does px stand for?

Stomach pain Signup and view all the answers

What does 1oz mean?

30cc Signup and view all the answers

What does LOC stand for?

Level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What does LPN stand for?

Licensed practical nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does lt stand for?

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does LVN stand for?

Licensed vocational nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does LUQ stand for?

Left upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does meds stand for?

Medications Signup and view all the answers

What does mid noc mean?

Midnight Signup and view all the answers

What does min stand for?

Minute Signup and view all the answers

What does ml stand for?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does NA stand for?

Nursing assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does neg stand for?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What does noc stand for?

Night Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO stand for?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does O2 stand for?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does OB stand for?

Obstetrics Signup and view all the answers

What does OOB mean?

Out of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does OR stand for?

Operating room Signup and view all the answers

What does os mean?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does OT stand for?

Occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does oz stand for?

Ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does pc stand for?

After meals Signup and view all the answers

What does PCA stand for?

Patient controlled analgesia Signup and view all the answers

What does Peds stand for?

Pediatrics Signup and view all the answers

What does per mean?

By, through Signup and view all the answers

What does pm stand for?

Afternoon Signup and view all the answers

What does po stand for?

By mouth, orally Signup and view all the answers

What does postop or post op mean?

Postoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does preop or pre op mean?

Preoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does prep stand for?

Preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does prn stand for?

When necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does pt stand for?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does q mean?

Every Signup and view all the answers

What does qh stand for?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does q2h, q3h, etc. mean?

Every 2 hours, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CNA Abbreviations

abd: Refers to the abdomen, the body part housing various organs.
a.c.: Indicates actions or medications should be taken before meals.
ADL: Stands for Activities of Daily Living, crucial for assessing patient independence.
ad lib: Means "as desired," frequently used in dietary contexts.
AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a severe immune system condition caused by HIV.
AKA: Above-the-knee amputation, a surgical procedure to remove part of the leg.
AM: Refers to morning, often used in scheduling or time logs.
amb: Short for ambulate or ambulatory, relates to walking or movement.
amt: Represents amount, often used in medication dosages or fluid intake.
ap: Stands for apical, often referring to pulse measurements at the apex of the heart.
bid: Indicates a prescription to be taken twice a day.
BE: Barium enema, a radiological procedure for examining the lower gastrointestinal tract.
BKA: Below-the-knee amputation, a procedure that removes the leg below the knee.
BM: Bowel movement, essential for monitoring gastrointestinal health.
BP: Stands for blood pressure, a key vital sign.
BRP: Bathroom privileges, indicating the patient's ability to use the restroom independently.
c̄: Symbol for "with," commonly used in medical shorthand.
C: Represents centigrade or Celsius, a temperature measurement.
CA: Abbreviation for cancer, a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
cal: Refers to calories, a measure of energy, especially in diet.
cath: Short for catheter, a tube used to deliver or remove fluids.
CBC: Complete blood count, a common blood test assessing overall health.
CBR: Complete bed rest order for a patient.
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a key agency in public health.
CNA: Certified nursing assistant, an essential role in patient care.
c/o: Complains of, used to document patient symptoms.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving procedure in emergencies.
CNS: Central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
CS: Central service, often referring to supply management in healthcare.
DOA: Dead on arrival, indicating a patient was unresponsive upon arrival at a facility.
DOE: Dyspnea on exertion, referring to shortness of breath when active.
DON: Director of nursing, a leadership role overseeing nursing staff.
drsg: Abbreviation for dressing, related to wound care.
Dx: Stands for diagnosis, identifying a disease or condition.
ECG; EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test measuring the heart's electrical activity.
EEG: Electroencephalogram, a test measuring electrical activity in the brain.
EENT: Eyes, ears, nose, and throat, commonly studied in healthcare.
ER: Emergency room, a critical care unit for acute cases.
F: Represents Fahrenheit, a scale for measuring temperature.
FBS: Fasting blood sugar, an important test in diabetes care.
fl; fld: Abbreviation for fluid, often referenced in dietary contexts.
Fx: Abbreviation for fracture, indicating a broken bone.
FUO: Fever of unknown origin, a clinical term for fever without a known cause.
gal: Stands for gallon, a volume measurement.
GB: Gallbladder, an organ involved in digestion.
GI: Gastrointestinal, relating to the digestive system.
GU: Genitourinary, relating to the urinary and reproductive organs.
h; hr: Abbreviation for hour, a standard time measurement.
H2O: Represents water, essential for hydration and bodily functions.
HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
ht: Stands for height, a common measure in patient assessments.
hx: Abbreviation for history, often referring to medical history.
ICU: Intensive care unit, provides specialized care for critically ill patients.
I&O: Intake and output, a measure of fluid balance in patients.
IV: Intravenous, involving the administration of fluids directly into a vein.
L: Represents left or liter, used in directions or measurements.
Lab: Abbreviation for laboratory, a place for conducting tests and analyses.
lb: Stands for pound, a unit of weight measurement.
liq: Abbreviation for liquid, often used in dietary or medication contexts.
LLQ: Refers to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, helpful in physical assessments.
HA: Represents headache, a common patient complaint.
NV: Refers to nausea and vomiting.
px: Stomach pain, used in documenting patient symptoms.
1oz: Equals approximately 30cc, a volume measurement.
LOC: Level of consciousness, indicating a patient’s awareness and alertness.
LPN: Licensed practical nurse, a key nursing role with specific certifications.
lt: Abbreviation for left, used for directions or anatomical references.
LVN: Licensed vocational nurse, similar to an LPN with special training.
LUQ: Refers to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
meds: Short for medications, substances used for treatment.
mid noc: Indicates midnight, often used in scheduling.
min: Abbreviation for minute, a common unit of time.
ml: Milliliter, a measurement commonly used in medications.
NA: Nursing assistant, key support role in patient care.
neg: Abbreviation for negative, used in test results.
noc: Represents night, often used in shift scheduling.
NPO: Nothing by mouth, indicating dietary restrictions.
O2: Oxygen, vital for respiration and patient care.
OB: Obstetrics, the field concerned with childbirth and pregnancy.
OOB: Out of bed, indicating movement capability.
OR: Operating room, where surgeries are performed.
os: Refers to the mouth, often in relation to medication administration.
OT: Occupational therapy, focuses on improving daily living skills.
oz: Ounce, a volume measurement.
pc: After meals, often used in medication timing.
PCA: Patient-controlled analgesia, allowing patients to manage their pain.
Peds: Pediatrics, the medical field focused on children.
per: By, through, or for, often used in medical directives.
pm: Afternoon, used in scheduling and timing.
po: By mouth or orally, a common route of medication administration.
postop/post op: Refers to postoperative care or recovery following surgery.
preop/pre op: Refers to preoperative assessment or care prior to surgery.
prep: Preparation, often related to procedures or assessments.
prn: As needed, used for medications or interventions given as necessary.
pt: Patient, the individual receiving medical care.
PT: Physical therapy, focusing on rehabilitation and physical function.
q: Every, used in medication scheduling.
qh: Every hour, commonly used in prescription instructions.
q2h, q3h, etc.: Indicates routine medication or treatment every two or three hours, respectively.

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