CNA Medical Abbreviation Flashcards

Medical Abbreviations for CNA

• PRN: Stands for "as needed," often used in medication administration.
• STAT: Indicates that something is required immediately.
• BID: Denotes medication to be taken twice daily.
• TID: Refers to medication taken three times a day.
• QID: Indicates four doses to be taken daily.
• qh: Means administering a medication every hour.
• q2h: Represents a dosage every two hours.
• q3h: Signifies medication every three hours.
• q4h: Refers to administration every four hours.
• qam: Means to administer medication every morning.
• qpm: Indicates dosages every night.
• qd: Represents daily medication or actions.
• QOD: Stands for administering medication every other day.
• 2xwk: Indicates treatment or medication twice a week.
• ac: Refers to medication given before meals.
• pc: Indicates medication to be taken after meals.
• ad lib: Represents as desired, with no restrictions.

Clinical Terms

• 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.

Nursing Roles and Tests

• 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.

Vital Signs and Measurements

• 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.

Common Medical Conditions

• 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.

Additional Abbreviations

• 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.

Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations used in nursing. This quiz includes terms like PRN, STAT, BID, and more, providing definitions for each abbreviation. Perfect for CNA students and professionals to reinforce their learning.