CNA Abbreviation Flashcards for Quick Learning

A&O: Clinical assessment that indicates being alert and oriented.
ADL's: Refers to activities of daily living, essential for patient care.
BM: Denotes bowel movement, often monitored in patient care.
BRP: Stands for bathroom privileges, indicating a patient's ability to use the restroom.
BSC: Refers to a bedside commode for patients who cannot use regular bathrooms.
H2O: Chemical representation for water, crucial for hydration.
HOB: Refers to the head of the bed, often important in patient positioning.
I&O: Indicates intake and output, crucial for monitoring fluid balance.
NPO: Stands for "nothing by mouth," critical for pre-operative care or certain medical treatments.
O2: Represents oxygen, vital for respiration.

C.N.A.: Certified nursing assistant, a vital role in patient care.
DON: Director of nursing, responsible for overseeing nursing staff and care quality.
LPN: Licensed practical nurse, provides basic medical care.
RN: Registered nurse, holds a degree in nursing and provides more advanced patient care.
U/A: Urinalysis, a test to assess urinary tract health.

BP/B/P: Blood pressure measurement, critical for assessing cardiovascular health.
T: Refers to temperature, an essential vital sign.
P: Indicates pulse, an important measure of heart rate.
R: Denotes respiration rate, another key vital sign.
O2 Sat: Oxygen saturation, crucial for assessing respiratory function.

CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition affecting heart function.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung condition.
MI: Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a resistant bacterial infection.
SOB: Shortness of breath, a symptom requiring investigation.
UTI: Urinary tract infection, a common condition treated in clinical settings.

DNR: Do not resuscitate, indicating the patient's wishes for end-of-life care.
dx (Dx): Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
hyper/hypo: Prefixes meaning above or below normal, respectively, often used in lab results.
IV: Intravenous, relates to the administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.